Mark Callaway, BACP

Mark Callaway is a UK-based psychotherapist with a background in both counselling and social work. He has 15 years of direct counselling experience and has worked extensively with complex trauma for over 18 years. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Mark helps people tackle issues such as addiction, depression, anxiety, grief and relationship difficulties. He also supports those facing parenting challenges, caregiver stress, ageing concerns and neurodivergence. Sessions are offered in the evenings and can be short or long term depending on need.

He has worked across many settings including residential childcare, safeguarding, substance misuse services and community mental health. That work has involved close collaboration with GPs, hospitals, schools and adult and child mental health teams. This practical experience informs how he structures support and safety planning.

Mark uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused methods, as well as client-centred listening. In practice this means helping people notice what matters to them, identify unhelpful patterns and try small, practical steps to shift them.

He offers a range of session styles to fit different needs, including face-to-face meetings, walking therapy, video, telephone and instant messaging. If unsure which format suits, readers are advised to confirm the current options when they arrange a session.

How different approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and commit to small actions that reflect those values. It is useful for depression, anxiety and coping with life changes by focusing on practical steps rather than only on feeling better. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses structured exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns; it can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy concentrates on emotional connections and patterns from past relationships, which can be helpful for intimacy issues, grief and trauma-related difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest methods to try. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted over time based on what is helpful.

Mark offers several session styles including face-to-face meetings, walking therapy, video, telephone and instant messaging as noted in his profile. If you need to fit sessions around work or caregiving, discuss evening times and the format that best suits your routine. If you are unsure which option is currently available, confirm session formats when booking so arrangements match your needs.