Marc (Mac) McCormack, BACP
14 years in practice
Marc (Mac) McCormack is a counsellor based in the North-west of the United Kingdom.
License and registration
- BACP
- 120637 · expires September 2026
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About Marc
Marc (Mac) McCormack is a counsellor based in the North-west of the United Kingdom. He aims to help people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low or overwhelmed by life changes. He meets people where they are and talks about the practical steps that can ease daily strain.
He draws on around 14 years of experience in mental health and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Background and approach
He offers a calm, direct style and works with people on common concerns such as grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep and eating problems, anger, and struggles with self-esteem. Marc uses several approaches to fit different needs, including client-centred work, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), hypnotherapy and mindfulness.
Sessions focus on clear goals, practical tools and talking through historic or current difficulties at a pace the person is comfortable with. He also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, addiction, chronic pain or illness, dissociation, attachment and abandonment issues, and a range of identity or relationship-related concerns such as kink and alternative sex culture.
His background includes long-term practice in the mental health field and varied clinical experience. Marc offers online formats so people can connect from different locations. He aims to respond promptly to messages and asks for at least 24 hours' notice for cancellations.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions that suit them.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Marc lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Marc names
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Marc’s approaches work online
Client-centred therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre of each session. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and helps the person find their own solutions and meaning. This approach suits people who want a supportive, collaborative space to understand their feelings.Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviour. It uses practical exercises and short-term strategies to reduce anxiety, improve mood and address sleep or eating patterns. CBT is useful when someone wants clear tools to manage symptoms between sessions.
Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that works by processing disturbing memories while attending to dual stimulation. It is used with people who have distressing past experiences and want to reduce the intensity of those memories.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Marc will discuss goals, preferences and any practical constraints and then suggest a plan. Clients and therapist decide together which methods feel most suitable and adjust them as progress continues.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy around work or family life. Video is good for face-to-face conversation, phone can be a lower-bandwidth option, and messaging suits brief check-ins or people who prefer not to use a camera. These options increase flexibility and help people keep continuity of care when travel or timing is difficult.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of issues does Marc work with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and common life changes, plus relationship and intimacy-related problems and sleep or eating concerns.
How would a typical session feel?
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with a mix of talking, practical skills and reflection tailored to the person’s needs.
What is Marc’s professional background?
He has about 14 years of experience in the mental health field and a long history of clinical practice.
Which credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Yes, sessions are available to international clients and are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Marc provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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