MARK O'NEILL, BACP
A listening therapist who helps shape life stories
Details
| Name | MARK O'NEILL |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 4 |
About MARK
MARK O'NEILL is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has four years of professional experience and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions and relationship concerns. He talks plainly and aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.
He believes the client is the expert in their own life story. Sessions start by listening closely to what matters to the person sitting across from him.
Background and approach
From there he works with clients to spot patterns that cause pain and to build small, practical changes that fit everyday life. His approach draws on Narrative Therapy and Client-Centred methods alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused ideas. That mix helps with mood problems, coping after loss, anger, and difficulties with intimacy or self-esteem.
He also supports people facing parenting strain, sleep problems, or career stress. People bring issues such as addiction, eating and food-related difficulties, or feelings of emptiness and abandonment. He offers a calm space to talk about attachment problems, communication breakdowns and recovering from separation.
Work can include coaching-style conversations when people want clearer goals. Sessions are offered in English and Mark accepts international clients. He uses conversational language, practical tools and reflective listening so people can try out different ways of managing between sessions.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues among the things MARK works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by MARK among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by MARK among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by MARK among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by MARK among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by MARK among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by MARK among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by MARK among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask MARK directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking MARK directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Practical Therapies Work Online
Mark uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from difficult stories they carry. That approach looks at the narratives people repeat and helps them reframe those stories so they feel less stuck. He also uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy and letting the person lead the pace of work so goals emerge naturally.He also brings in Cognitive Behavioural techniques for people who want practical strategies to manage anxiety, sleeping problems or unhelpful thinking. These methods offer clear steps to try between sessions and help measure small changes over time. Choosing the right blend of approaches is a joint process - the therapist and client decide together what feels most useful based on goals and experience.
Online formats supported include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can work when bandwidth is low or a quieter setup is needed. Live chat and messaging offer shorter check-ins and flexibility for people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting and other commitments.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Mark commonly help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include parenting strain, sleep problems, ADHD and career-related stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is conversational and client-centred. He listens first, then works collaboratively to identify patterns and try straightforward, practical changes.
What experience does he bring to clients?
He has four years of professional experience working with a range of concerns such as addiction, trauma, relationship difficulties and coping with life changes.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in the United Kingdom and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he is available to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Mark offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Contacting this therapist
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