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Marcus Pugh, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Helping parents and individuals build practical change

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Years in practice
12
Registration
BACP
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
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Addictions
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Relationship issues
About

About Marcus

Marcus Pugh is a counsellor with 12 years of practice in the United Kingdom. He aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, addiction and parenting concerns. Marcus treats each person as the expert on their own life and starts by listening to what matters most to them.

He uses straightforward, practical ways to help people think about problems differently. That can mean looking at unhelpful thoughts with cognitive behavioural techniques or focusing on what matters most in day-to-day life.

Background and approach

He also draws on client-centred listening and motivational approaches when someone needs encouragement to make a change. Marcus encourages people to find their own meaning and solutions. He will offer ideas and perspectives when useful, but prefers to help people reach conclusions they can live with.

This approach can help with depression, grief, relationship strain, anger and coping with life changes. He also supports people dealing with trauma, addictive behaviour, eating or sleeping difficulties, low self-esteem and intimacy-related worries. Marcus works with concerns linked to upbringing such as adoption, abandonment and foster care, and with longer term conditions like bipolar and ADHD.

Sessions are conversational and goal-focused when that suits the person. Marcus aims to help people build on their strengths and take small practical steps forward.

Focus areas and approaches

What Marcus works with

Everything Marcus lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Marcus helps people with.

Approaches Marcus lists

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Online support

How Marcus blends approaches for online counselling

Marcus often uses client-centred therapy which focuses on careful listening and understanding. This approach helps people explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace and is useful for emotional concerns like grief, low self-esteem and relationship strain.

He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, and it can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems and addiction-related habits.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Marcus will talk through goals and preferences with each person and together they will decide which methods to try. That collaborative process lets the therapist adjust techniques as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different lives. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be useful when a quieter or lower-bandwidth option is needed. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, tracking progress, or people who prefer written contact. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, childcare and daily routines.
Questions

Questions people ask about Marcus

What kinds of problems does Marcus help with?

He helps with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, grief, parenting and relationship concerns, among many others listed in his specialties.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He prefers a warm, non-judgemental style that starts with listening. He combines client-centred conversations with practical techniques depending on what the person needs.

How much experience does he bring?

Marcus has 12 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and behavioural issues in the United Kingdom.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Yes, he accepts international clients and can work with people based outside the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions charged?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by pressing the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.

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