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Marcos Alves Ribeiro, BACP

Bilingual psychotherapist with 23 years experience
  • Person-centered and CBT
  • Stress and anxiety specialist
  • Speaks English and Portuguese

About Marcos Alves Ribeiro

Marcos Alves Ribeiro is a licensed psychologist and psychotherapist, lecturer, and researcher with 23 years of professional experience supporting people through emotional and psychological challenges. He combines a person-centered stance with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, and existential counseling to help clients pursue meaningful change and greater psychological well-being. He communicates fluently in English and Portuguese and has worked extensively with emotional distress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, crisis intervention, couples work, and group counseling.

He is also trained to intervene in major mental health issues and maintains a detailed understanding of the Mental Health Act 2010 and the Equality and Diversity Act 2010. His professional practice follows the standards of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and is grounded in respect for clients and careful attention to personal nature of sessions and privacy. As a clinician, educator, and researcher, he brings a blend of academic insight and practical experience to therapeutic work.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Marcos Alves Ribeiro have?

Marcos Alves Ribeiro has 23 years of professional experience.

Is Marcos Alves Ribeiro a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds these credentials: BACP. License details: .

In which languages does Marcos Alves Ribeiro provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English and Portuguese.

Where is Marcos Alves Ribeiro located?

He is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Marcos Alves Ribeiro as my therapist?

You can work with Marcos Alves Ribeiro through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Marcos Alves Ribeiro work with international clients?

Yes, Marcos Alves Ribeiro works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Marcos Alves Ribeiro cost?

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Therapists are trained, licensed professionals, and many people find that remote sessions offer the continuity and therapeutic focus they need. If someone feels the need for a different match, it is usually possible to request a change of therapist to find a better fit.

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