Marcus Bowery, NCPS

Marcus Bowery is a UK-based licensed REBT and CBT therapist with seven years of running his own private practice while also teaching in a primary school. He combines classroom experience with therapeutic work to offer practical, evidence-informed support for people facing everyday challenges.

Marcus works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and career-related problems. He approaches each person with the assumption that they are the expert on their own life and already possess strengths that can be drawn on in times of difficulty. His role is to offer alternative, helpful ways of seeing emotional difficulties and to pair those new perspectives with behavioural work that leads to sustainable change.

Marcus holds the NCPS credential, a professional credential for therapists, and brings a calm, encouraging style to sessions. He recognises that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life takes courage and aims to support and empower clients through that journey. Currently, session availability is limited to Wednesdays and Fridays while building work is underway at his home, with more availability expected in January.

Practical approaches and online therapy options

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of responding. It uses structured exercises and practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, manage stress, and improve mood and confidence. When thoughts and behaviours are adjusted together, people often find clearer paths forward.

Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy, as incorporated in Marcus's training, emphasises spotting and challenging rigid or self-defeating beliefs. By examining those beliefs and trying alternative attitudes and actions, clients can reduce emotional distress and increase motivation and resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Marcus works collaboratively with clients to determine which techniques and pace feel most appropriate for their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions are delivered - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can fit therapy into busy lives and access support from different locations. This range of options makes ongoing work more practical and easier to maintain over time.