Mark Walker, BACP
Mark Walker welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to turn.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self Esteem
- +15 more
About Mark
Mark Walker welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to turn. He offers a calm space to talk things through and to make small, manageable changes. Mark keeps language simple and practical so conversations are easy to follow on a phone or during a short break.
Mark uses a client-centred way of working that puts the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. He listens without rushing and aims to help people find their own answers rather than giving instructions.
Background and approach
Sessions typically focus on understanding feelings, improving communication and building confidence to cope with day-to-day pressures. He trained and practises with registration from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, known as BACP. Mark has five years of professional counselling experience alongside many earlier years working as a school teacher.
That background shapes his straightforward, down-to-earth approach in sessions. Mark lives in Liverpool and draws on life experience as well as professional practice when meeting people. He emphasises respect, acceptance and empathy, and will not pressure anyone to take a particular course of action.
The aim is to help people think things through clearly so they can make decisions that feel right for them. People often bring concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship or family strains, parenting worries, grief, addictions, sleep or eating problems, career uncertainty and questions of life purpose. Mark also addresses issues like guilt, forgiveness, loneliness and self-esteem in straightforward, practical conversations.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 378866 | April 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Mark works with
Everything Mark lists, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Mark lists
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Online support
Online sessions keep the same client-centred focus. The therapist will work with each person to find the best way of working together, discussing goals and preferences in the first meetings. Deciding what approach suits you is a shared process, and changes can be made as therapy progresses.
Practical benefits of online therapy include flexible scheduling and easier access from different locations. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions need less bandwidth, and live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for quick check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while preserving the same therapeutic aims that guide in-person work.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can be discussed?
Mark works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, addictions, trauma, grief, sleep and eating problems, parenting, career doubts and self-esteem.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach?
He uses a client-centred approach that focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. The therapist helps people find their own solutions rather than giving direct instructions.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
Mark has five years of professional counselling experience plus many earlier years as a school teacher, which inform his practical and straightforward style in sessions.
Where is the therapist based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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