Marco Centonze , BACP

Marco Centonze is a counsellor with 16 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and relationship difficulties. He also supports those facing depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, trauma and intimacy-related issues.

Marco works in a person-centred way. He starts from the belief that people have inner resources they can draw on. In sessions he listens closely, reflects what he hears and encourages exploring choices at a steady pace.

He aims to build a warm, honest connection that makes it easier to tackle painful topics. That relationship is where change often begins, whether someone needs to understand loss, sort out communication problems, or manage work-related strain.

Before moving into counselling Marco spent many years in a fast-paced London advertising agency. That work gave him experience with complex, high-pressure situations and helped him learn clear and practical communication skills. He uses those skills to help people find clarity and make decisions.

People come to Marco for help with a wide range of concerns including sleep and eating issues, parenting strain, anger, career shifts, chronic pain and ADHD. He accepts international clients and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Marco works collaboratively to tailor the approach to each person's needs and goals.

How person-centred work and online therapy connect

Person-centred counselling focuses on creating an accepting, non-judgemental relationship and helping people draw on their own resources. In practice this means the counsellor listens deeply, mirrors what they hear and asks questions that help the person clarify their thoughts and choices. This approach is well suited to issues like low self-esteem, grief and relationship difficulties.

Another helpful technique is practical problem-solving and communication coaching. This involves breaking complex situations into small, doable steps and practising clearer ways to say what you need. That style can be useful for work stress, career decisions, and improving day-to-day interactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marco will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. They will try approaches and adjust them based on what helps most, so therapy stays focused and useful.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy schedules or who cannot attend in person. Video works well for deeper conversations and non-verbal cues, phone may suit those with lower bandwidth, short live chat can be used for quick check-ins, and text messaging allows ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help fit therapy into real life while keeping the focus on progress and practical steps.