- Empathic listening
- Practical coping skills
- English Mandarin Cantonese
About Yau
Yau Tak "Marco" Lee helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, addictions, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. He also offers support for sleep problems, parenting concerns, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD and coping with big life changes. Marco uses a straightforward, compassionate style to help people find practical ways forward.
Marco works from a human-centred perspective that values empathy and respect. Sessions focus on what matters to the person sitting in the room. He listens, clarifies what’s getting in the way, and helps people try new ways of coping and relating.
His approach draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. He uses client-centred methods to follow a person’s lead, and cognitive behavioural techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. He also brings in dialectical skills and EMDR when these fit the work.
Marco is registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and he speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese. He has seven years of experience working with adults on a wide range of life and mental health concerns. He supports people from different backgrounds, including those with adoption, caregiving, chronic illness and bereavement issues.
Sessions aim to build confidence and self-worth while tackling immediate problems. People are encouraged to set realistic goals and to practise new skills between meetings. To begin, the person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules sessions based on availability.
Marco works from a human-centred perspective that values empathy and respect. Sessions focus on what matters to the person sitting in the room. He listens, clarifies what’s getting in the way, and helps people try new ways of coping and relating.
His approach draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. He uses client-centred methods to follow a person’s lead, and cognitive behavioural techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. He also brings in dialectical skills and EMDR when these fit the work.
Marco is registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and he speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese. He has seven years of experience working with adults on a wide range of life and mental health concerns. He supports people from different backgrounds, including those with adoption, caregiving, chronic illness and bereavement issues.
Sessions aim to build confidence and self-worth while tackling immediate problems. People are encouraged to set realistic goals and to practise new skills between meetings. To begin, the person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules sessions based on availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness Therapy
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape how people connect now. Online sessions can be used to notice patterns in relationships and practise new ways of relating in real time. Client-centred counselling focuses on the person’s experience and follows their lead; online meetings offer a space to speak and be heard without a forced agenda. Cognitive behavioural therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replace them with more helpful ones; this approach often uses practical exercises that can be set as between-session tasks.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marco will talk with the person about goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan as needed so the therapy fits the person rather than the other way around.
Confirm the exact session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to access help across different locations, including international arrangements, so long as practical scheduling and time zones are agreed in advance.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Marco commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy matters, sleep and parenting difficulties, ADHD and coping with life changes.
What is Marco's general therapeutic style?
He uses a human-centred, empathic approach that follows the person's lead while offering practical tools to change thinking and behaviour.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
Marco has seven years of practice helping adults with a wide range of emotional and life challenges, including caregiving, bereavement and chronic illness concerns.
What professional credentials and location apply?
He is registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted; confirm practical details directly when arranging sessions.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start sessions with Marco?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.