Marcos Alves Ribeiro

Marcos Alves Ribeiro is a counsellor with more than two decades of practice. He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions and struggles with self-esteem. He speaks English and Portuguese and works with clients in the United Kingdom and internationally.

He favours a person-centred way of working that places the client's experience at the centre of sessions. He also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques and acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. Conversations are practical and grounded, aiming to build clearer choices in daily life.

Marcos has a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy registration, listed as BACP. He has a background in lecturing and research, and many years assisting people through emotional distress and life changes. He brings that experience into straightforward, calm sessions.

Clients can expect a mix of talking, gentle reflection and skill-building. Marcos works to make the goals for therapy clear and achievable. He pays attention to practical steps people can take between sessions.

He offers support for a wide range of concerns including parenting strain, compassion fatigue, body image, attachment and communication problems. People interested in therapy start by using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed, then commit to actions that match their values; it can help with anxiety, depression and relationship doubts. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and supporting the client's own pace of change, which can feel stabilising during difficult times. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns and manage symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. That conversation guides whether sessions lean more toward ACT, person-centred listening or CBT techniques, and can be adjusted as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow regular check-ins even when schedules change. Some approaches lend themselves to short skill-focused check-ins, while others use longer conversations; the therapist and client decide together what works best.