Marcos Alves Ribeiro, BACP
23 years in practice
Marcos Alves Ribeiro helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties.
License and registration
- BACP
- 401110 · expires May 2026
- Years in practice
- 23
- Languages
- English, Portuguese
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About Marcos
Marcos Alves Ribeiro helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. He also supports those coping with trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, addiction and grief. Marcos speaks English and Portuguese and brings 23 years of experience to his work.
He uses a straightforward, person-focused style in sessions. Conversations are centred on what matters to the client right now. Marcos draws on practical methods to help people manage symptoms and make clearer choices about their lives.
Background and approach
His background combines clinical practice, teaching and research. That mix shapes a reflective approach that values real-life outcomes. He has worked with concerns such as intimacy issues, eating difficulties, caregiving stress and sexual diversity topics like BDSM and kink.
Marcos uses several ways of working depending on the person. He often blends Existential ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Narrative and client-centred techniques also appear in sessions when they suit the situation.
Sessions can be held in English or Portuguese and are offered online for international clients. Fees vary by location and are paid through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled according to the therapist's availability.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Marcos lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Marcos names
- Existential Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
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Online support
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Existential Therapy focuses on questions about meaning, choice and personal responsibility. It helps when someone feels stuck, disconnected or overwhelmed by life changes by encouraging reflection on values and options.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical skills to notice thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them. It supports people who struggle with anxiety, low mood or persistent worries by linking actions to clear personal values.
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of the work. The therapist listens closely and mirrors concerns back so people can clarify their own solutions and build self-trust.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Marcos works collaboratively to decide what methods fit the client's goals and preferences. He will adapt techniques as sessions progress so the work stays relevant and useful.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video is useful for a fuller conversational experience, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging can fit brief check-ins or busy schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and time zones.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Marcos address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and trauma. Other areas include grief, addictions, self-esteem and parenting concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is person-focused and straightforward. Conversations centre on what the client needs now and on practical steps to move forward.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
Marcos has 23 years of professional experience combining clinical practice, lecturing and research. That background informs a reflective but practical way of working.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Work is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Different formats suit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and are charged through a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
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