Counsellor profile
Marcos Alves Ribeiro, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- CBT
- ACT
- Client-centred
About Marcos
Counsellor Marcos Alves Ribeiro is a BACP member with 23 years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, among other concerns. He speaks English and Portuguese and practises in the United Kingdom.
Marcos uses a mix of approaches in his sessions. He works from client-centred principles, drawing on cognitive behavioural methods and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people spot unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. He also uses narrative and existential ideas to help people make sense of difficult events and life choices.
Sessions focus on clear, practical steps as well as on talking things through. Marcos aims to help people name what is causing pain and test small changes between sessions. He explains interventions in plain language and checks that each step feels manageable.
He has worked across individual counselling, group work and teaching roles during his career. That experience shapes a straightforward approach in sessions, with attention to communication and to how problems show up in everyday life.
People can expect short-term practical work alongside deeper reflection when needed. Marcos will discuss goals and ways of working in the first meetings so someone can choose whether to continue. He accepts international clients and offers work in English and Portuguese.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting led by them. It focuses on values and small changes that make day-to-day life more workable, which can suit anxiety, depression and stress.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses straightforward exercises and experiments to test new ways of thinking and behaving, often useful for anxiety, low mood and relationship patterns.
Client-centred therapy gives time to be heard and to shape goals at the person’s pace. It supports clearer decision making and helps people feel more able to try changes discussed in other approaches.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and agree which methods fit their needs and preferences. That choice is reviewed as progress is made, so the plan can change if something does not help.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel and make it easier to attend from different locations. They also allow shorter check-ins when needed and make it simpler to include people who live abroad.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, plus a wide range of related issues such as addictions, grief and intimacy problems.
How would you describe his way of working?
He combines client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural tools and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. He also uses narrative and existential ideas to help people reframe difficulties.
How much experience does he have?
He has 23 years of professional experience in counselling, psychotherapy, teaching and research.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, given as BACP.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule the first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.