Mark Maxwell, BACP

Mark Maxwell is a BACP counsellor based near Liverpool with eight years of practice. He works in a straightforward, empathetic way and focuses on helping people who feel stuck by anxiety, relationship strain, grief or low self-esteem. He believes in listening carefully and offering a steady, non-judgemental space to talk.

Mark trained in integrated counselling, so he draws on Person-Centred, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in his work. He describes his style as warm and curious, and he pays attention to the role of the unconscious as described by Carl Jung.

In sessions he helps people notice when they are living to others' expectations. He then supports them to find the person they want to be. That process often involves talking about values, hurts and patterns that keep returning.

He also offers practical tools when they are useful, such as examining thoughts and testing them against everyday evidence. This helps reduce anxiety and bring clearer choices into view.

Mark works with a wide range of issues including stress, relationship difficulties, compassion fatigue and feelings of emptiness. He also has experience with areas such as infidelity, jealousy, communication problems and caregiving strain. He welcomes conversations about what might help and how to begin.

How Mark’s approaches translate to online work

Mark commonly uses Person-Centred work and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in conversation. Person-Centred work focuses on careful listening, empathy and helping people find their own voice; it is useful when someone feels they are living to others' expectations. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at unhelpful or anxious thoughts and experiments with small changes to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. Sessions can mix reflective listening with practical exercises so the work feels relevant and manageable.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it helpful because it lets therapy happen from wherever they are, while still focusing on clear goals and steady progress.