Counsellor profile
Mark Byatt, BACP
Counsellor - stress and trauma support
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Existential Therapy
About Mark
Mark Byatt is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with around 10 years' experience. He works in the United Kingdom and supports people with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as low self-esteem and depression.
Mark uses straightforward talking therapy to help people manage day-to-day pressures. Sessions focus on helping someone describe what is happening, understand how it affects them, and find practical steps to move forward. He aims to listen carefully and respond without judgement.
His practice draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which keeps the person's own experience central, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviour and how they link together. He also uses elements of Existential Therapy to help people think about meaning, choice and personal values.
Across his work he has supported people with relationships, grief, addictions, parenting strain, anger, career change and complex issues such as attachment difficulties and dissociation. He can also discuss integrating Biblical counselling if a client requests it explicitly.
Sessions are described plainly and practically. People can expect to talk through current problems, notice patterns that keep them stuck, and agree small steps to try between meetings. Mark accepts international clients and offers work in English.
Approaches used in online counselling and what they involve
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's perspective and aims to listen closely without directing the conversation. It helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings and to make sense of their own responses.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviour interact. It is practical and often used for anxiety, low mood and stress, with exercises to try between sessions.
Existential Therapy encourages reflection on meaning, values and personal choice. It can help when life changes or difficult questions about purpose are part of the problem.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful and adapt methods to the person's goals and preferences. Together they will agree what to try and check progress as they go.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking as they are not specified here. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, cut travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need sessions outside local hours. When arranging a first meeting, ask which formats are available and how to book.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, plus related concerns like low self-esteem, depression and addictions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a mix of Client-Centred work and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, with some Existential approaches to examine meaning and choice.
How long has he practised as a counsellor?
He has about 10 years of experience working in private practice and with charitable organisations.
What professional credential does he hold?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages does he use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does accept international clients; check scheduling and time zones when arranging sessions.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a 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.