Mark Bourne

Mark Bourne is a calm, warm and caring counsellor who aims to make talking about hard things feel easier. He uses a gentle approach and a sense of humour when appropriate. He offers counselling shaped around each person's situation and needs.

Mark draws on three years of experience and a background that includes teaching in special needs schools. That time working in education helped him learn to listen, stay patient and explain ideas in simple ways. He also has a BACP accreditation, which is listed as his credential.

In sessions he mixes practical methods with supportive listening. That can mean looking at thought patterns, trying short exercises in the moment, or focusing on steps to change day-to-day routines. He aims to keep conversation clear and focused on what will help most right now.

He commonly helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression and grief. He also addresses relationship strain, addictions, trauma and issues around intimacy and life changes. Additional areas he supports include attachment concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic pain or illness, fatherhood issues, and midlife difficulties.

Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients. Before starting, readers should confirm current session options when they book. To begin, use the site's Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How his approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. In practice this means the counsellor reflects what someone says, asks open questions and helps the person find their own answers; it suits people who want a supportive space to talk through feelings.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It uses straightforward exercises and practical strategies to test unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behaviour changes, which can help with anxiety, low mood and panic symptoms.

Mindfulness Therapy involves short attention and breathing exercises and learning to notice thoughts without judgement. It can be useful for stress, recurring worries and mood regulation by teaching simple skills to use day to day.

Choosing an approach is a shared process. The counsellor will discuss goals, try methods in session and adapt the work based on what helps. This collaborative way aims to match techniques to the person rather than sticking to a single method.

If you are considering online work, please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit counselling around family, study or work commitments, reduce travel time and allow more flexible scheduling. They also make it simple to continue work if circumstances change, while the counsellor and client check in together about what works best for each meeting.