Mark Maxwell, BACP

Mark Maxwell is a BACP counsellor based near Liverpool with eight years of practice experience. He offers a calm, non-judgemental presence and listens carefully to what matters most to each person. Mark aims to help people who feel stuck or overwhelmed by expectations and anxiety. He trained in integrated counselling, which means he draws on person-centred work, psychodynamic ideas, and cognitive behavioural techniques as needed. That mix allows him to adapt to the issue you bring and focus on what helps in the moment. Sessions tend to be straightforward and focused on understanding the person behind the presenting problem. Mark describes his core values as empathy and unconditional positive regard. He pays attention to how unconscious patterns, influenced by Carl Jung, can shape feelings and choices. This can open new ways of understanding recurring problems like low self-esteem or relationship stress. In practice he helps people look at what they are doing for others versus what they want for themselves. That might include talking through grief, caregiver strain, compassion fatigue, or the fallout of separation. He also works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, isolation and issues linked to sexual subcultures in a respectful way. If you prefer clear, conversational sessions that combine listening with practical steps, he aims to support that balance. To begin you would select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then arrange sessions according to availability.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding the person's perspective and offering empathy and acceptance. It helps when someone needs a space to be heard and to explore who they are without judgement.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going and uses practical steps to change them. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress because it breaks problems into manageable actions.

Mark aims to work collaboratively to find the right mix of approaches for each person. He will talk with you about your goals and preferences and adapt the way he works so it fits your needs rather than expecting you to fit a single method.

The original biography does not list which session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let you choose quieter surroundings, use less bandwidth by avoiding video, or schedule sessions around work and caring responsibilities.