Marcos Alves Ribeiro, BACP

Marcos Alves Ribeiro helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and depression. He works with those facing trauma, addiction, low self-esteem and intimacy-related worries. Marcos also supports people dealing with caregiver strain, ageing and geriatric issues, and other life transitions.

He describes a practical, down-to-earth style in sessions. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small, doable steps forward. Marcos uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, client-centred work, existential thinking and narrative approaches. These are woven together to match each person’s needs and goals.

Marcos has been working in the field for more than 20 years and brings wide experience with emotional distress and relationship problems. He has taught and researched in related areas and has led group and couples work in addition to one-to-one counselling. His background includes work with grief, addiction and issues linked to attachment and abandonment.

He holds BACP registration, which is listed among his credentials. Marcos offers sessions in English and Portuguese and accepts international clients. Fees vary by region and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules according to the therapist's availability. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session options before booking.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Marcos draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside client-centred ideas. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can be useful for anxiety, grief or life changes. CBT focuses on patterns of thinking and behaviour to reduce symptoms like low mood and worry, with practical exercises between sessions. Client-centred work emphasises listening and building a trusting relationship so people feel heard and able to talk through hard issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marcos will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then try methods that fit the person's needs. This is a collaborative process and may change over time as progress is reviewed.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm the session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions useful because they can fit therapy around work, reduce travel time and make it easier to keep appointments. Some formats also let people choose shorter check-ins or phone calls when video is difficult, which can help keep momentum during busy weeks.