Counsellor profile
Marcus Pugh, BACP
BACP counsellor - family and parenting concerns
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- CBT techniques
- Client-centred work
- Mindfulness practice
About Marcus
Marcus Pugh is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 12 years of professional experience. He works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting pressures and related concerns.
Marcus keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens first and helps people make sense of what is happening at home. He encourages clients to name their priorities and to use their existing strengths to manage day-to-day difficulties.
His approach combines client-centred work with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing. Marcus also draws on existential questions about meaning and on mindfulness practices to help people manage strong emotions and repetitive thoughts.
In sessions he balances listening with offering observations or gentle suggestions when useful. That might mean trying out a new way of handling conflict, working on unhelpful thinking patterns, or setting small steps to reduce addictive behaviour.
People come for short-term problem solving and for longer conversations about deep or recurring issues. Marcus accepts international clients and conducts work in English. Costs vary with location and sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, readers are asked to use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Marcus blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing. Client-centred work means the counsellor listens carefully and follows what matters most to the client. It helps when someone needs time to make sense of their situation and decide their own priorities. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on spotting and changing thinking and behaviour patterns that add to worry or low mood. It is often used for anxiety, depression and stress. Motivational interviewing helps people weigh options and find internal reasons to change habits such as substance use or avoidance. Finding the right mix is collaborative. Marcus will talk through what feels useful, try different techniques, and agree goals together. He checks in about what is working and adapts the approach to the client's needs and preferences rather than imposing a fixed method. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Discuss practical arrangements, timing and any preferred way of meeting when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule the first appointment.Areas of focus
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does he help with?
He helps individuals manage parenting stress, family conflict, intimacy-related issues and the emotional impact of adoption or foster care experiences.
How would he approach anxiety or depression?
He uses cognitive behavioural techniques alongside mindfulness to help identify unhelpful thoughts and develop calmer routines and coping strategies.
What is his professional background?
He has 12 years of experience working with adults on issues such as addiction, trauma, relationship difficulties and bereavement.
Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with people outside the UK?
He accepts international clients; check session arrangements and time zones when booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then 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.