Marcus Pugh , BACP

Marcus Pugh is a United Kingdom based counsellor with 12 years of professional experience and BACP accreditation - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a recognised UK counselling body.

He works with people facing anxiety, depression, addictive behaviour, relationship strain, and experiences of trauma and abuse, offering a calm, empathic presence that prioritises the client’s perspective. Marcus believes clients are the experts on their own lives and creates a non-judgmental space for exploring thoughts, feelings, needs and personal history. At times his role is to listen closely and reflect what emerges; at other times he may offer observations, suggestions or alternative ways of seeing a situation when that seems helpful.

Marcus emphasises the strengths each person brings to the therapy process and supports clients in finding their own meaning and solutions. He acknowledges that seeking support takes courage and views counselling as a collaborative journey toward greater clarity and coping. He expresses a genuine commitment to working alongside people as they navigate change and recovery.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Marcus draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathic environment where the client’s own experience guides the work. This approach supports people who want to explore identity, relationships, self-esteem and the emotional impact of life events by prioritising understanding and acceptance.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression and difficulties with coping strategies and can offer practical tools for day-to-day change.

Mindfulness therapy features in his practice as a way to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can be useful for stress, anxiety and managing urges associated with addictive behaviours.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Marcus works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. He aims to tailor methods so therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - make it easier to receive care from home or elsewhere. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, varied ways to communicate and increased accessibility for people with busy lives or geographic constraints, while enabling work with licensed professionals and therapists in a way that suits individual routines.