Counsellor profile
MARK O'NEILL, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- CBT
- Client-Centred
- EFT
About MARK
MARK O'NEILL is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has four years' experience and works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, career concerns and depression among other areas.
He uses a straightforward, person-focused way of working. He treats the person as the expert on their own life and helps them talk through what feels hard. Sessions look at current problems and practical ways to cope. He also addresses issues such as grief, intimacy, sleeping problems, anger and low self-esteem.
Mark draws on a mix of approaches. He uses Client-Centred work to build an open conversation and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and routines. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used when stronger attention to feelings and attachment helps move things forward.
He also brings in narrative and existential ideas when they fit. Narrative therapy helps people rewrite the stories they tell themselves. Existential ideas are useful for people facing big life changes or questions about meaning.
Mark lists additional focus areas including attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication and intimacy-related concerns. He also has experience supporting people with drug and alcohol addiction and eating or body image problems.
Sessions are conducted in English and Mark accepts international clients. Before booking, the service asks people to use a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online counselling options button.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own perspective. The therapist listens, reflects and supports the client to find their own solutions. This approach can help with low self-esteem, communication problems and feeling stuck.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and habits. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress, sleeping problems and some forms of addiction.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) pays attention to patterns in how people respond emotionally, especially in close relationships. It can help when attachment, intimacy or strong emotional reactions are central concerns.
Choosing an approach is part of the work. Mark will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels useful. Together they decide which methods to try and review progress as they go.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes working across different time zones possible for international clients.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and career concerns. He also helps with depression, grief, sleeping, anger and parenting strains.
What style of therapy does he use?
He uses a person-focused approach alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. He may also use narrative and existential ideas when these suit the client's needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working in counselling settings in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients. Check session logistics and time zones before booking a first appointment.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Specific pricing details are provided during the booking process.
What should I do to begin?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then 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.