Mark Maxwell, BACP

Mark Maxwell is a BACP counsellor based near Liverpool with over eight years of practice. He offers a calm, listening approach that puts the person first. He values empathy, non-judgement and unconditional positive regard in sessions.

Mark trained in integrated counselling and draws on Person-Centred, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy methods. He blends these approaches to suit the concerns people bring. That mix is used to match each person’s needs rather than follow a single formula.

He often explores how external expectations shape people’s choices and sense of self. Many clients who come for anxiety or low mood find they are living to please others rather than themselves. Mark helps people notice those pressures and talk through what matters to them.

Sessions tend to focus on what feels most urgent right now while also opening up longer patterns that keep problems repeating. He listens for underlying feelings and unhelpful thoughts, and works with the person to try new ways of coping. Conversations are grounded and plain, not full of jargon.

Mark also supports people facing carer stress, grief, relationship strain and compassion fatigue. He is experienced with topics such as communication problems, infidelity, isolation and family conflict and will work with each person’s priorities.

To begin, a simple matching process helps pair someone to his practice, then scheduling follows. He aims to create a steady, respectful space to start working toward clearer thinking and more manageable choices.

How Mark uses approaches in online counselling

Client-Centred work focuses on listening and creating space for the person to speak freely. It helps when someone needs acceptance and a clear place to sort thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers simple exercises to try different thinking and coping strategies. That can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will talk about goals and preferences and adjust methods as the work develops. This is a collaborative way to make sure the work fits personal needs rather than following one fixed plan.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to keep contact consistent while juggling caring responsibilities or shift work.