Counsellor profile
Marcos Alves Ribeiro, BACP
Based in United Kingdom · 23 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, anxiety and relationships
Continue with MarcosAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (401110)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 23 years
- Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Marcos supplied to BetterHelp.
- ACT
- CBT
- Client centred
About Marcos
BACP. 23 years' experience. Marcos Alves Ribeiro works with adults on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma and abuse, addictions, self‑esteem and grief. He speaks English and Portuguese and accepts international clients. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Marcos uses approaches he lists as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client‑Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Existential Therapy and Narrative Therapy. In sessions he helps people talk through feelings, identify unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping. He also addresses intimacy-related issues, eating and body image concerns, parenting strains and compassion fatigue.
He describes a background in psychological practice, research and lecturing and has worked for more than two decades in this area. The profile notes familiarity with the Mental Health Act 2010 and the Equality and Diversity Act 2010 and practice that follows BACP guidance.
People can expect a mix of practical techniques and talking therapy. Marcos may use exercises from CBT, reflective listening from client‑centred work and themes from existential and narrative approaches. The aim is to help people manage symptoms and make clearer choices about relationships and life changes.
To begin, users follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and are charged through a cancellable subscription.
How his approaches translate to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking steps that match those values while developing acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings; it is often used for anxiety, stress and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms such as worry or low mood. Client‑Centred Therapy emphasises attentive listening and reflection to help people clarify their concerns and make choices that fit their priorities.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful and then try methods that suit the person. The process is collaborative and may combine elements from more than one approach as needs become clearer.
The profile does not specify session formats here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online counselling can help fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check‑ins when needed and offering sessions from different locations. It can also make it easier to see a counsellor who speaks English or Portuguese or who works with particular concerns, while the counsellor and client agree practical arrangements such as timing, length and whether to use video or phone.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work on?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, self‑esteem, grief and related concerns.
What is his counselling style?
He combines client‑centred listening with practical CBT techniques and elements from ACT, existential and narrative approaches.
How long has he been practising?
He has 23 years of professional experience in psychological practice, research and lecturing.
Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are accepted according to the profile information.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary 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 counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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