- Person-centred approach
- CBT and ACT
- English and Portuguese
About Marcos
Marcos Alves Ribeiro is a counsellor with 23 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and grief. He also supports people dealing with issues around self-esteem, addiction, compassion fatigue and intimacy-related concerns. He works in English and Portuguese and practises in the United Kingdom.
Marcos uses straightforward, practical conversations to help people feel less stuck. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and on Client-Centred approaches to build a reliably calm space for discussion. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and existential ideas when the focus turns to values and meaning.
Sessions aim to identify small, manageable changes people can try between meetings. Marcos mixes reflective listening with practical exercises and gentle challenges. He explains tools clearly and checks in on what is most useful for each person.
His background includes lecturing and research alongside over two decades working with a wide range of concerns. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and brings experience of working with emotional distress, relationship issues and crisis situations.
People considering therapy are encouraged to think about what they want to change and to raise any immediate worries on first contact. Marcos offers sessions in English and Portuguese and accepts clients from outside the UK.
Approaches that suit online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps in that direction despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding; it aims to create a steady, non-judgemental space where people can make sense of their experience and find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical strategies to challenge unhelpful patterns and build new habits.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they will try methods and adapt them, keeping the process collaborative and responsive to how the person is getting on.
If you plan to work online, check which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people attend from different locations or time zones. Registered or accredited professionals can use the same therapeutic techniques in online sessions as in person, and your counsellor will explain how exercises and between-session tasks will be managed remotely.
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Experience
23+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and grief issues, plus concerns such as self-esteem, addictions and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The style is calm and practical, combining listening with clear tools and short exercises people can try between sessions.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 23 years of professional experience, including lecturing and research alongside clinical practice with emotional distress and relationship problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and he accepts clients from outside the UK.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.