About
- Client-Centred focus
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Existential Therapy
About Mark
Mark Byatt is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with ten years' experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of related concerns such as parenting, grief, addictions and self-esteem. Mark also supports people facing career strain, anger, bipolar symptoms, and challenges like abandonment or attachment difficulties.
He uses straightforward conversations to help people make sense of what they are facing. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on actions that can reduce day-to-day pressure. Mark combines Client-Centred ideas with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and elements of Existential thinking to match what each person needs.
In practice he listens, reflects, and helps clients spot patterns in thinking and behaviour. This can include practical exercises to test unhelpful assumptions, and talking through meaning and values when life feels uncertain. He can also discuss the option of integrating Biblical counsel, only if the client requests it.
Mark has worked in private practice and for charitable organisations, which has shaped his approach to common life stresses. His style aims to be direct and calm, helping people sort through immediate problems and decide next steps.
People looking for help with parenting strains, relationship difficulties or the long-term effects of trauma will find a clear, pragmatic approach. To begin, readers are asked to use the platform's matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the online options button.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Mark works with Client-Centred Therapy, which means he listens closely and follows what the person brings to the session. This approach helps when someone needs time to talk and to be heard without a set agenda.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) used here looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. It involves practical tasks and experiments between sessions to test different ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, low mood and certain relationship patterns.
Existential Therapy in his work deals with questions of meaning, choice and responsibility. This can be useful when people feel lost after major life changes or are struggling with long-term uncertainty.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, preferences and everyday constraints and then agree which methods to try. That collaboration helps shape what happens in sessions and what practical steps to take between appointments.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. The online approach aims to fit therapy into everyday life, for example by reducing travel time, making it easier to schedule around work, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt methods to a remote setting and help clients build manageable routines that fit their daily responsibilities.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, grief, addictions, and related areas such as self-esteem and career strain.
How would he approach sessions?
Sessions combine Client-Centred listening with practical CBT exercises and some existential discussion about meaning. The aim is to identify patterns and try manageable changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years' experience working in private practice and for charitable organisations in the UK.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He accepts international clients; check time differences and scheduling when arranging a session.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule the first session.
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.