Marcos Alves Ribeiro, BACP

Marcos Alves Ribeiro works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. He also helps with trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, addictions, grief and intimacy-related issues. Marcos supports people dealing with parenting strain, eating concerns, anger and major life changes. He speaks English and Portuguese and practises in the United Kingdom.

Marcos uses straightforward talking and collaborative problem-solving in sessions. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice what matters and make practical changes. He also uses existential and narrative ideas when exploring life meaning and personal stories.

With more than 23 years of experience, Marcos blends therapy with teaching and research perspectives. He follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - guidelines. That background informs his awareness of legal and ethical frameworks in the UK.

Sessions focus on what someone wants to change and on building skills they can use day to day. Marcos listens for patterns, helps name difficult emotions, and works with people to try new ways of responding. He adapts the pace and emphasis to each person’s needs and goals.

People can expect clear, plain discussion and structured practical work alongside reflective conversation. Marcos aims to support steady progress rather than quick fixes, helping people manage distress and strengthen their connections and sense of purpose.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to clarify what matters to them and to take small, committed actions towards those values while learning to accept difficult feelings. It can help with anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a supportive, non-judgemental relationship where the counsellor listens closely and follows the person’s lead to build understanding and self-direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression and stress management.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, past experiences and preferences, and then agree a plan together. That collaborative process helps decide whether more ACT, person-centred listening or CBT-style tasks should form most of the sessions.

The biography does not specify session formats, so please check which online options are offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people access a therapist who speaks English or Portuguese even if they are outside the local area. Registered or accredited professionals use these ways of working to help maintain continuity of care and practical progress.