Counsellor profile
Mark Dexter, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 8 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, trauma and life changes
Continue with MarkAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (399543)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Mark supplied to BetterHelp.
- CBT
- ACT
- Client-Centred
About Mark
BACP. Eight years' experience. Mark Dexter works with people on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem and confidence, and coping with life changes. He also supports people facing relationship strain, grief, addictions and work-related concerns, among other issues. He offers counselling in English and accepts international clients.
Mark uses practical, talk-based methods. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of thinking. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ideas to help people notice difficult feelings and act in line with their values. He also incorporates Attachment-Based and Client-Centred approaches to focus on how relationships and personal history affect current difficulties.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person. Mark treats people as the experts in their own lives and works alongside them to set goals. Typical sessions involve talking through recent problems, noticing patterns, and trying small experiments between meetings.
He has worked with issues such as low mood, bipolar mood management, ADHD-related struggles, sleeping and eating difficulties, and intimacy-related concerns. He also offers support for parenting stress, career decisions, anger, and compassion fatigue.
Practical steps to begin include choosing to see his online counselling options, completing a short matching questionnaire, and booking a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How certain approaches are used in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting caught up in them, and then choosing actions that reflect what matters to the person. It can help with anxiety, low mood and problems where avoidance is an issue. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns; it is often used for anxiety and depression. Attachment-Based ideas pay attention to how early relationships shape current patterns, and these can be useful when relationship patterns or intimacy issues are a concern.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and try different methods where useful. This is a collaborative process aimed at finding what helps in day-to-day life rather than following a fixed programme.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online counselling because it can fit around work and family commitments, reduce travel time, and make it easier to schedule short check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to maintain regular contact and to support progress between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, relationships, grief and related concerns.
What therapeutic style does he use?
He draws on CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based and Client-Centred approaches and adapts these in conversation with each person.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working in the UK.
Is he registered with a professional body?
He is listed as BACP, which is the information supplied about his credentials.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients according to the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin counselling with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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