Mark Byatt, BACP

Mark Byatt works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addiction and a wide range of life changes. He is approachable and calm, and aims to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings. Mark holds BACP accreditation and has around ten years' experience in the United Kingdom. He uses a mix of straightforward conversation and practical techniques. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the client now, and on small changes that make daily life more manageable. He listens without judging and helps people find ways to cope that fit their situation. Mark draws on client-centred ideas to keep the client's viewpoint central. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used when it helps to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build different habits. He also offers existential perspectives to look at meaning, choice and values when people face big life questions. Mark has worked in independent practice and with charitable organisations. That background means he is used to supporting people through trauma, relationship difficulties, grief and role-related stress like caregiving or parenting strain. He can also talk through concerns linked to adoption, attachment or abandonment experiences. If someone is unsure about the format of sessions or wants specific options, they should confirm current session choices before booking. Mark is willing to discuss integrating faith-based Biblical counsel on request only. To begin, users are guided to complete the site’s questionnaire and book a time that suits them.

How his approaches work for online therapy

Client-centred therapy puts the person's own perspective at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens carefully, reflects what they hear and helps the client steer the conversation toward what matters most. This approach suits people who need empathy and space to make sense of their feelings.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and simple strategies to notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression and problems that benefit from structured tasks between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that seem most helpful. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as needs evolve.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins or longer therapy blocks when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets and conversational work to an online setting to help clients progress.