- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Client-Centred approach
About Marcos
Marcos Alves Ribeiro is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 23 years of professional experience. He works with young adults and others on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports people facing grief, addiction concerns, intimacy issues and major life changes.
Marcos offers clear, direct conversations that focus on practical steps. He uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of coping. Sessions are conducted in English and Portuguese and he accepts international clients.
His background includes lecturing and research alongside clinical practice. That mix means he draws on academic ideas and hands-on experience when talking through problems. He can discuss issues connected to adoption and foster care, attachment and relationship patterns, body image and codependency.
In sessions Marcos aims to help people build daily routines and small experiments that address symptoms and improve functioning. He also works with people experiencing compassion fatigue and caregiver stress, offering ways to manage strain and set clearer boundaries.
People often come with questions about commitment, communication and control in relationships. Marcos uses narrative and existential ideas to look at personal meaning and life choices, alongside CBT techniques for thinking and behaviour. This gives a practical mix for young adults facing early-career, study and relationship pressures.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and connects values to small, practical actions. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and decisions about relationships and work. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviours to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. It often involves short experiments and homework between sessions. Client-Centred Therapy centres on active listening and collaboration, giving space to express what matters and to work through feelings at your own pace.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marcos will discuss goals and preferences and decide together which methods to try first. That collaborative process can change as needs shift, so the focus stays on what helps in everyday life.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, avoiding travel time and making it easier to join from different locations. Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can be useful for short check-ins, focused CBT exercises or ACT-based experiments that you can practise between meetings.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Marcos help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions and grief among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines Client-Centred listening with CBT and ACT techniques, aiming for straightforward conversations and practical steps you can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 23 years of professional experience that include clinical practice, lecturing and research.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I see him if I don’t live in the UK?
Yes. He accepts international clients and can work in English or Portuguese.
What session formats does he offer?
Session formats are not specified here. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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