Counsellor profile
Marc (Mac) McCormack, BACP
BACP counsellor - Stress and family concerns
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- CBT
- Client-Centred Therapy
- EMDR
About Marc
Marc (Mac) McCormack is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 14 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions and related life changes. He also works with concerns around relationships, intimacy-related issues and family matters.
Mac uses a small set of approaches to suit what each person needs. He draws on client-centred work to keep conversations focused on what matters to the person. He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and routines. He also offers trauma-focused tools where appropriate.
Sessions are practical and direct. Mac listens, reflects what he hears, and suggests exercises you can try between sessions. That might include thought records, simple behavioural experiments, breathing or grounding practices, or guided imagery depending on the issue.
He has worked in mental health roles across the North-west of England and brings that experience to one-to-one work. He welcomes people who want clear options and steady, honest feedback rather than vague reassurance.
To start, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The therapist asks for at least 24 hours' notice for cancellations and aims to respond to messages promptly.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of the work. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is heard, and helps the person clarify their own goals. This approach suits people who want to be guided by their own priorities rather than a fixed programme.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses short practical exercises such as thought records and behavioural experiments to shift patterns that maintain anxiety or low mood. CBT is often used for stress, anxiety, sleeping and mood concerns.
EMDR is a trauma-focused method that works with distressing memories and the reactions they cause. It is used when past events continue to affect daily life, for example with intrusive memories, strong emotional responses, or dissociation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help the person choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around everyday commitments, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions and related life changes. Relationship, intimacy and family concerns are also within his listed focus areas.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centred approach that keeps sessions focused on the person's priorities. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and trauma-focused methods as needed.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of experience in the mental health field and has worked in roles across the North-west of England.
What professional credential does he hold?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP in his profile.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
He does accept international clients, and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial appointment.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.