Through personal experience, I understand how difficult it can be to find the right kind of help and support.
I am a integrative Counsellor / Psychotherapist, this means I work with you, and draw from a number of theoretical models that allows me to tailor the way I work and focus on client-based solutions. I offer a safe space, online or by telephone with a non-judgmental attitude, and a genuine and empathic, client focused session where together we can begin to understand issues, that you, the client wishes to discuss.
I work in a way that supports the client and will adapt to suit your needs, whether that be solution focused or in a relaxed and more open ended way addressing your issues and exploring solutions along the way and at your pace.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Control issues, Domestic violence, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Narcissism, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #384794
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Mark Smith. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Mark is fantastic. He understands and challenges as needed. He has really helped me to grow and evolve as a person. He has also helped me to significantly improve my wellbeing and happiness levels. I would absolutely recommend Mark. Thank you for everything :)
Written on Dec 10, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Even after one session I felt as though I was in good hands and would have the kinds of conversations I needed. Optimistic about future sessions, thank you.
Written on Sep 24, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
Great therapist. Very helpful with a good understanding
Written on Sep 03, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
I'm only 2 sessions in but so far it's going really well and I'm glad I sign up
Written on Aug 30, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Mr Smith has been a godsend to me & I already feel the benefits of using him.
Thank you
Written on Aug 13, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder