- CBT methods
- EMDR for trauma
- Neurodiversity awareness
About Mary
Mary Harrington is a UK BACP counsellor with five years of professional experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and anger.
She began in youth work and has two decades of experience supporting young people with ADHD and autism. That background informs how she talks through attention and sensory differences with adults. Her BACP registration is noted and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Mary uses an integrative approach. She draws on Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and EMDR among other methods. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings, and on spotting patterns that keep problems repeating.
In a session she listens for what matters most and then offers practical ways to change unhelpful thinking or behaviour. For trauma-related work she may use EMDR alongside talking therapy to reduce the intensity of painful memories. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at long-standing patterns that run beneath current problems.
Her style is straightforward and matter-of-fact. She aims to help people handle anger and frustration, manage stress at work, and stop resentment building in relationships. Weekend contact is limited and she replies to messages in the evenings Monday to Friday.
To begin, prospective clients complete an online matching questionnaire and then book a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Mary commonly uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping a person find their own solutions through reflective conversation, which suits people wanting to clarify what they value and need. CBT looks at thinking and behaviour patterns and gives practical tools to change unhelpful reactions like bursts of anger or ongoing low mood.She also uses Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma-related distress. EMDR involves guided attention tasks alongside memory-focused work to reduce the emotional charge of traumatic memories; it is often used alongside talking therapy when past events continue to cause strong reactions.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, try different techniques, and adapt based on the client’s goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps choose whether more CBT, EMDR, or longer psychodynamic reflection is the right path.
Session formats are not detailed in the original biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can offer a mix of approaches in online sessions to suit practical constraints and therapeutic aims.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating and sleeping issues, parenting and anger among other areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and practical. She listens and then suggests concrete steps and reflections to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional counselling experience and earlier work supporting young people with ADHD and autism spanning about twenty years.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the easiest way to start sessions?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.