- Adoption and foster care
- Trauma and attachment
- Flexible session lengths
About Mark
Mark Callaway helps people facing difficult changes and painful pasts. He works with adults on issues such as addiction, grief, relationship strain and anxiety. He is based in the United Kingdom and brings calm, practical support to conversations about parenting, adoption and foster care, and attachment concerns.
Mark is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He has around 15 years of direct counselling experience and many more years working with complex trauma. His background also includes practice as a social worker in adult mental health, which informs how he links therapeutic work with other services.
Sessions are flexible in length and duration, and he offers both shorter and longer-term counselling. He uses a mix of talking therapy and focused techniques to help people manage stress, depression, addiction and relationship problems. He pays attention to how past experiences shape current behaviour and feelings.
Mark often combines different ways of working so the therapy fits the person. That might mean clear, practical steps to change behaviour or gentler work to rebuild trust and connection. He aims to make sessions understandable and useful from the first appointment.
He has experience collaborating with GPs, hospitals, schools and community services when that is helpful. People who choose him can expect a therapist who draws on years of hands-on practice and a practical, steady approach to difficult problems.
How certain approaches are used online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps that match their values; it can help with anxiety, depression and problems with motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect trust and closeness today and is useful for attachment struggles and relationship repair. Client-Centred Therapy centres the person’s own experience and pace, offering listening and reflection so people feel heard and can find their own solutions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals and preferences, then try ways of working that suit them. Decisions about methods are made together and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around everyday life, reducing travel and saving time. Some formats use video, phone or instant messaging; Mark offers these options alongside face-to-face and walking therapy, but it is wise to confirm the exact session types available when booking. Online sessions can allow shorter check-ins, evening appointments, or continued contact when people cannot attend in person, so therapy can be more flexible to real-world demands.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mark commonly help with?
He supports people with addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, grief, anxiety and depression, as well as parenting and attachment-related worries including adoption and foster care.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Work tends to be practical and conversational, mixing reflective listening with techniques from several approaches to suit the person’s goals and pace.
How much experience does he have?
He has about 15 years of direct counselling experience and many additional years working with complex trauma and related services.
What credentials and region are relevant?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he use?
He offers face-to-face, walking therapy, video, telephone and instant messaging formats; confirm current options when booking to match your needs.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.