Marcus Pugh, BACP

Marcus Pugh is a counsellor with 12 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship problems, and he supports those dealing with trauma, grief and life changes.

He aims to be empathic and non-judgemental, treating the person in front of him as the expert on their own life. Sessions are framed as a place to talk and make sense of thoughts and feelings. Sometimes his role is mostly to listen; other times he will offer observations or alternative perspectives when those might help.

Marcus uses straightforward, practical methods to help people move forward. He draws on client-centred ideas to keep the focus on the person, and on cognitive behavioural techniques to look at how thoughts and behaviours interact. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also part of his approach when they fit someone’s needs.

He encourages people to find their own meaning and solutions, while offering guidance where appropriate. Marcus believes people have strengths they can build on when facing challenges such as addiction, parenting pressures, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger or self-esteem concerns.

Sessions are offered in English and Marcus accepts international clients. He works with a range of concerns including LGBT issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and several personality and relationship difficulties. He welcomes conversations about how therapy could fit into each person’s life.

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Marcus draws on client-centred ways of working that keep the focus on the person’s experience, offering space to talk and be heard while helping people identify their own goals. This approach is useful for people who want a supportive, understanding tone and time to make sense of feelings.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is used to look at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and to try practical steps that can reduce anxiety or low mood. That kind of work can suit people who want clear, step-by-step ways to manage symptoms and build new habits.

Marcus also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques when they fit the situation. Mindfulness can help with attention and stress, while motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change behaviour such as reducing substance use or improving sleep.

Finding the best approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they will try methods that fit those aims. Adjustments are made as the work progresses so the approach stays useful.

The biography does not list which online formats are offered, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed; discuss practical arrangements with the therapist when you schedule.