Mary Lavelle, BACP

Mary Lavelle is a counsellor with seven years' direct clinical experience and a background in psychology. She holds a Degree in Psychology, a Degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She works from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English, including to international clients.

Mary describes her role as helping people make changes that matter to them. She takes time to understand each person's situation and priorities before setting goals together. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical steps the client can use between meetings.

Her work covers common concerns such as stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem and anger. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting pressures, compassion fatigue and career challenges. Mary lists LGBT issues, relationship and family concerns, ADHD and coping with life changes among her areas of focus.

Clients can expect a calm, grounded approach that balances listening with structured tools. Mary uses techniques drawn from evidence-based therapeutic methods alongside broader integrative counselling. She encourages small experiments and practical strategies that fit day-to-day life.

Before booking, clients should check current session format options. To begin, follow the site's Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule according to therapist availability.

Approaches Mary Uses and How They Help Online

Mary draws on well established therapeutic techniques that focus on thinking patterns and practical change. Cognitive approaches look at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect and offer simple strategies to test and change unhelpful thinking. These methods can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and difficulties with focus.

She also uses integrative counselling principles that combine talking therapies and practical tools. This means conversations can include exploration of past events alongside current actions and coping strategies, useful for trauma, relationship challenges and parenting strain.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Mary will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their situation and adjust the plan over time. The aim is to find what helps most for the client's needs, pace and preferences.

If you are considering online work, confirm the specific session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, reduce travel time and permit shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats are better for focused skill work while others suit longer conversations, so discuss options when you match with her.