Counsellor profile
Marc (Mac) McCormack, BACP
Based in United Kingdom · 14 years of experience
Experienced counsellor for stress and trauma
Continue with MarcAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (120637)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Marc supplied to BetterHelp.
- CBT
- EMDR
- Mindfulness
About Marc
BACP. 14 years' experience. Marc (Mac) McCormack is a counsellor based in the North-west of the United Kingdom who works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self‑esteem, depression and addictions. He also helps with relationship and intimacy‑related issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients.
Marc uses a practical, person‑centred approach and offers other methods where they fit the client's needs. He commonly works with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, hypnotherapy and mindfulness techniques. He encourages clients to discuss which method feels most useful and adapts the work as it progresses.
In the first meetings he focuses on what is causing the most difficulty and on simple, manageable steps forward. He aims to keep sessions straightforward and focused on problem solving and emotional recovery. Clients can expect to talk through past events, current reactions and practical ways to reduce distress.
Marc has 14 years' experience in the mental health field and draws on that background to work with complex and co‑occurring issues. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
He asks clients to give at least 24 hours' notice for cancellations and aims to reply to messages promptly. To start, readers should use the See online counselling options button to complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Approaches used in online counselling
Marc commonly combines person‑centred work with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and EMDR. Person‑centred work involves listening to the client's experience and helping them set the pace and focus. CBT looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety, low mood and unhelpful coping. EMDR is a trauma‑focused approach that uses structured bilateral stimulation alongside guided recall to address distressing memories and their emotional impact.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, and then build a plan together. That discussion may lead to one method being used mainly, or a combination across sessions depending on progress.
Session arrangements should be confirmed before booking as formats are not specified in the biography. Online counselling can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check‑ins when that suits a client. Ask about the available session formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can pick what fits into your routine.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self‑esteem, depression and addictions, among other issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a person‑centred approach and also offers CBT, EMDR, hypnotherapy and mindfulness depending on client needs.
How long has he worked in mental health?
He has 14 years' experience in the mental health field.
Is he a member of a professional body and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the North‑west of the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with people outside the UK?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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