Marc (Mac) McCormack, BACP

Marc (Mac) McCormack meets people where they are and focuses on practical help. He aims to make sessions straightforward and grounded. He listens first, then works with each person to choose a clear way forward.

He has 14 years of experience in mental health and holds BACP registration. Marc uses simple, direct language in sessions. He offers options such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, person-centred approaches and mindfulness, then matches methods to what a client needs most.

Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused. Marc helps people manage stress, anxiety, low mood and grief. He also supports those coping with addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, body image and sleep difficulties. Chronic pain, illness and disability are also within his areas of focus.

When trauma or painful memories are present, he can work with trauma-focused methods including EMDR and therapeutic approaches that aim to reduce distress. He also uses hypnotherapy and mindfulness tools to help people calm their thinking and build routines that support day-to-day life.

Marc asks for at least 24 hours notice for cancellations and aims to reply to messages promptly. People interested in working together start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions based on the therapist's availability.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Marc commonly draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in sessions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping people find their own path, which can be useful for improving self-esteem and dealing with life changes. CBT looks at unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood and improve sleep.

He also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for people who are coping with trauma. EMDR involves guided attention and processing of distressing memories to reduce their emotional impact, and it can be paired with other approaches if needed.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through options and make decisions together based on what a person needs, their goals and preferences. That shared process helps shape a plan that fits into everyday life.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about practical details so sessions fit your routine.