Mairi Brown
BACP
Practical support for anger and life stress
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- Goal focused work
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About Mairi
Mairi Brown is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger and relationship difficulties. She also supports clients dealing with addictions, grief, self‑esteem and LGBTQ concerns. Mairi uses a compassionate, respectful approach and works with each person to set practical goals.
Mairi explains things in plain language and keeps sessions focused on what matters to the client. She listens first, then shapes a plan together that suits that person’s situation. She aims for short, simple steps that can fit into everyday life.
Her work draws on several well‑known approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client‑Centred Therapy. These methods are used to address mood, coping skills and relationship patterns depending on what the client needs.
Mairi has six years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.
People who come to Mairi often want help with practical strategies for managing intense feelings, improving communication, or reducing dependence on substances or unhelpful habits. She encourages clients to try things between sessions and reviews progress together to make adjustments as needed.
Mairi explains things in plain language and keeps sessions focused on what matters to the client. She listens first, then shapes a plan together that suits that person’s situation. She aims for short, simple steps that can fit into everyday life.
Her work draws on several well‑known approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client‑Centred Therapy. These methods are used to address mood, coping skills and relationship patterns depending on what the client needs.
Mairi has six years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.
People who come to Mairi often want help with practical strategies for managing intense feelings, improving communication, or reducing dependence on substances or unhelpful habits. She encourages clients to try things between sessions and reviews progress together to make adjustments as needed.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Online approaches that suit everyday life
Mairi uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as part of her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being overwhelmed by them and to take actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying specific exercises to change mood and behaviour.Finding the best approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is reviewed and needs evolve.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking as the biography does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, for example by avoiding travel time, allowing shorter check‑ins during a lunch break, or reducing the need to be on camera if that helps someone engage. Registered or accredited professionals aim to adapt sessions so they can be practical and useful within everyday routines.
At a glance
- Listed location
- United Kingdom
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Credentials
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Registration (United Kingdom)
- BACP · No. 400451
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
Mairi works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and LGBTQ related concerns.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
She uses a warm, respectful manner and focuses on practical steps. Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal oriented.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of professional experience helping people with mood, coping and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin work with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.