Mark Byatt

Mark Byatt is a counsellor who focuses on helping people facing grief, stress and life changes. He works with individuals who are anxious, depressed, struggling with relationships, or dealing with trauma and loss. He has ten years of experience and holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy registration.

Mark keeps sessions straightforward and compassionate. He listens carefully, asks practical questions and helps people name what is happening to them. He also offers faith-integrated discussion if a client requests Biblical counsel.

His approach draws on Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Existential Therapy. That means some time is spent building understanding and trust, some time looking at the thoughts and habits that keep problems going, and some time exploring meaning and values.

In practical terms sessions often focus on clear steps you can try between meetings. People who attend can expect reflective conversation, practical exercises and attention to everyday pressures such as work, family and caregiving.

Mark has worked in private practice and with charities across the United Kingdom. He aims to help people regain a sense of direction, manage difficult emotions and find ways to cope with loss, illness and the demands of caring for others.

How these approaches work for online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and building trust so people can talk openly about loss, caregiving stress and grief. It helps when someone needs a calm space to be heard.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and patterns that keep problems going and gives practical steps to try between sessions, which can help with anxiety, depression and coping with life changes.

Existential Therapy invites discussion about meaning, values and the choices a person faces when dealing with serious illness, bereavement or major life transition. It suits people who want to explore what matters to them now.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The counsellor will work with each person to agree what feels most useful, and adjust methods as needs and goals become clearer.

Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, for example by removing travel time and allowing sessions during a lunch break or between appointments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when that is helpful, and it can be easier to access support from a distance. The original biography does not state which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking to find an arrangement that fits your schedule.