Mark Byatt , BACP

Mark Byatt is a UK-based therapist with 10 years of clinical experience, working in both private practice and for charitable organisations. He is BACP registered - a membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings an integrative approach to supporting people through a wide range of life challenges.

He has worked with issues such as stress and anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, self-esteem concerns and relationship difficulties. His practice also addresses grief, intimacy-related matters, eating and parenting concerns, anger, career transitions, bipolar management, ADHD and other complex presentations. Mark offers support for additional focus areas including abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment difficulties, caregiving stress, codependency, dissociation and separation-related challenges.

Mark works in an empathetic, nonjudgmental and supportive way, emphasising strong listening and collaboration. He focuses on creating an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be discussed honestly, and where clients are supported to explore motivation, self-worth and confidence. He frames change as a courageous process and aims to empower people to make meaningful shifts in their lives.

When requested, Mark can integrate biblical counsel into therapy. Prospective clients are invited to ask questions about any aspect of his practice and approach.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Mark integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in his online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person from their own perspective and creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space that helps people explore feelings, build self-awareness and strengthen personal resources. CBT is a practical, skills-focused approach that helps identify and shift unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress and habit-related concerns.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the therapeutic process. Mark collaborates with clients to assess needs, goals and personal preferences, and together they determine the best fit or blend of methods to support change. This collaborative planning helps ensure therapy aligns with what matters most to the client.

Online sessions include video calls, phone appointments, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across distances and to choose the format that feels most comfortable, whether for real-time conversation or ongoing written reflection.