- Person-centred support
- Practical coping strategies
- Evening and weekend
About Mary
She meets people where they are and focuses on what is happening across different parts of life. Sessions look at how physical health, daily roles and relationships affect mood, stress and coping. Mary uses a person-centred foundation and adapts her approach to what each person needs.
Mary has experience supporting people with anxiety, stress and depression. She also helps those facing grief, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, eating or sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue. A particular area of interest is chronic pain and long-term health conditions, informed by her own 16 years of lived experience with chronic pain.
She also supports people navigating neurodiversity, with personal experience of autism, ADHD and dyslexia diagnosed later in life. Mary can discuss practical adjustments and daily routines that may help manage health conditions alongside life commitments.
Mary has predominantly worked online since the COVID-19 pandemic and offers sessions at evenings and weekends to fit busy timetables. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange an initial meeting to discuss needs and plan the way forward.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Mary blends approaches for online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and following what matters to the person. The counsellor offers acceptance and reflects what is said so people can feel heard and find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and suggests practical steps to change patterns that cause distress; it can help with anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and self-awareness skills to manage stress and improve day-to-day responses to pain, worry and strong emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Mary will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. She adapts techniques collaboratively so the plan fits each person's life and needs rather than forcing one method on everyone.
Mary has mainly worked online since the COVID-19 pandemic and values the flexibility that this offers. Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments, allow evening and weekend appointments, and reduce travel time. They also let people try different ways of working, such as shorter check-ins or longer therapy blocks, to see what best supports everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mary commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and life changes, and addresses relationship, parenting, eating and sleeping issues among other concerns.
How does she approach therapy in sessions?
Mary uses a person-centred way of working and integrates methods such as cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness to fit each persons needs.
What is her professional background?
Mary has eight years' experience, has worked in NHS talking-therapies as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and now works as a Social Prescriber in community mental health teams.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with BACP and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not take international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; the cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I start working with Mary?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial meeting according to the therapist's availability.