Mark Callaway, BACP

Mark Callaway is a UK counsellor with 15 years of direct experience. He works with adults on issues such as addiction, trauma, relationships, grief and anxiety. He also supports people dealing with parenting strain, neurodivergence, and struggles around identity and sexuality. Mark is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Mark draws on several practical approaches to help people move forward. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take manageable steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and build different habits. Attachment-based and Emotionally-Focused ideas guide work around trust, closeness and relationship patterns.

His background includes work across services such as residential childcare, safeguarding, substance misuse and community mental health. He also practices as a social worker in adult mental health and collaborates with GPs, hospitals, schools and other care providers. That experience informs how he plans practical support.

Sessions may be short or longer term, and are often scheduled in the evenings to suit people with busy days. He offers face-to-face meetings, walking therapy, video, telephone and instant messaging to match different needs. Check current session options before booking to confirm what is available.

People come for help with everything from bereavement and career stress to complex trauma and ongoing mood difficulties. Mark aims to create straightforward goals and small steps that fit into everyday life.

How approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match their values. It is often used when someone feels stuck by anxiety, low mood or life changes and wants practical next steps.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviours. It is helpful for depression, anxiety, sleep issues and patterns that maintain distress.

Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused ideas look at how people form bonds and respond in relationships. These approaches are useful for intimacy concerns, trust issues and repairing connections with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which method or mix of methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to keep continuity when life is unpredictable. It can also allow for shorter check-ins by phone or text when time is limited. This counsellor offers a variety of session types, but please confirm which formats are currently available before booking to ensure they match your needs.