Counsellor profile
MARK O'NEILL, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 405909
- Experience4 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- CBT and client-centred
About MARK
MARK O'NEILL is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief and anger. He also supports people facing sleep problems, low self-esteem, ADHD-related challenges and life changes.
He starts by treating the person, not just the problem. Conversations focus on what feels difficult now and the strengths a person already has. Sessions are straightforward and practical. Clients set the pace and goals together with him.
In sessions he uses approaches that help people make sense of patterns and find workable changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviours. Client-Centred Therapy creates space for people to talk things through at their own speed.
He also draws on Emotionally-Focused and Narrative ideas to look at how emotions and stories shape relationships and self-view. These approaches are used to address issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, codependency and intimacy-related difficulties. Practical steps for managing anger and cravings are blended with reflective work on underlying themes.
Mark works in a clear, down-to-earth way. He invites honest conversation about problems such as control issues, communication difficulties, divorce and separation, or struggles with substance use and eating. The work emphasises small, achievable changes that fit into everyday life.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. Online sessions using this style let people talk through what matters most and decide next steps with the counsellor. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and actions and introduces practical experiments to try between sessions; online CBT can include worksheets, short exercises and behavioural tasks to use in daily life. Emotionally-Focused Therapy pays attention to feelings in relationships and helps people practise new ways of connecting and responding.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals, preferences and what feels useful, then collaboratively pick methods to try. That process makes it easier to adjust the plan as progress or new issues appear.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow a shorter check-in when needed. It also makes it possible to continue sessions with registered or accredited professionals even if travel or relocation would otherwise interrupt care.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief, anger and related issues such as sleep disturbance, low self-esteem and life changes.
What is his approach in sessions?
Sessions mix Client-Centred listening with practical CBT work and elements of Emotionally-Focused and Narrative therapy to address emotions and patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns from addiction to relationship and emotional issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He accepts international clients; check time zones when scheduling.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are arranged through a cancellable subscription model.
How do I begin if I want to try sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.