Mary Harrington

BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 5+ years of experience

Practical counselling for change

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Warm non-judgemental approach
Integrative therapy options
Focus on anger and stress

About Mary

Mary Harrington is a therapeutic counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation and has around five years of professional counselling experience. Mary aims to offer steady, practical support to people who are ready to make changes in their lives.

Mary works in a straightforward, non-judgemental way. She listens first and then helps people identify small, manageable steps forward. Many people come to her for help with stress, anxiety, depression, anger and relationship worries. She also supports those facing trauma, addiction and sleep or eating concerns.

Her approach is integrative, which means she draws on different ways of working to match each person’s needs. Techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - CBT - are used to look at patterns of thought and behaviour. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing - EMDR - is offered for people dealing with traumatic memories.

Mary also uses client-centred and psychodynamic ideas when these fit the goal of therapy. That can mean creating a calm space to talk through childhood influences, family of origin issues, or feelings that keep returning. She has long experience supporting people connected to ADHD and autism issues and aims to make adjustments where helpful.

Her working style is warm and respectful. She responds to messages on weekdays in the evening and tries to reply at weekends when possible. People interested in starting are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before arranging sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression ADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stress Control issues Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issues Guilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How therapy approaches work online

Mary commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and EMDR alongside client-centred ideas. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people practise new ways of responding to stress, anxiety or anger. EMDR offers a structured approach to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. Client-centred work focuses on listening, empathy and helping people find their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy work. Mary will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then agree a way of working together. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses to meet evolving needs.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Mary aims to help clients arrange sessions that suit their schedules and daily life.

At a glance

Listed location: United Kingdom
Experience: 5+ years
Credentials: BACP
Languages: English
Registration (United Kingdom): BACP · No. 400765

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Mary help with?

Mary supports people with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger and relationship concerns, along with trauma, addictions and sleep or eating difficulties.

How would you describe her therapy style?

She works in a calm, non-judgemental way and focuses on listening first, then helping to find practical steps forward that suit each person.

What experience does she bring?

Mary has about five years of counselling experience and around twenty years supporting young people with ADHD and autism-related issues.

What credentials and location apply?

She is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and sessions handled?

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?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions 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.