Mary Harrington, BACP

Mary Harrington is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She offers calm, non-judgemental support for people who want practical changes in their lives. Mary aims to help clients feel heard and understood from the very first session.

She works in an integrative way, drawing on client-centred ideas, cognitive behavioural tools and psychodynamic thinking to suit each person's needs. Mary also uses EMDR and hypnotherapy where these approaches fit the work. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that build confidence over time.

Mary has a long background supporting neurodiverse young people, including those with ADHD and Autism, and she brings that experience into her general practice. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, addictions and relationship strain among other concerns. Practical coping skills and emotional understanding are both parts of her work.

Appointments are arranged on Fridays and she aims to reply to messages each weekday evening between 6pm and 8pm. Mary explains responses may be slower at weekends due to training or rest, and she asks for patience when this happens.

People who prefer a direct, compassionate counsellor who combines talking therapies with structured techniques will often find her approach helpful. She encourages clients to set realistic goals and to work together on changes that fit their daily life.

Approaches that shape online work

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding your experience. The therapist follows your lead, helps you make sense of feelings, and supports you to set your own goals.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. It uses simple exercises and practical strategies to reduce anxiety, low mood and stress in everyday life.

EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a therapy used for distressing memories and trauma. It works by helping people process upsetting events so those memories stop being as overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary will explore what feels most useful for each person and agree a plan together. She tailors techniques to your needs, goals and preferences rather than using a single method for everyone.

If you are considering online therapy please confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Many people find therapy by remote contact helps fit sessions around work, family and daily routines, and it can make attending more manageable when time or travel are limited.