About Mary
Mary Hollow is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 23 years of experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and life changes, and she also supports those dealing with anger, addictions and career concerns.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on practical steps a person can try between meetings. She uses Client-Centred Therapy to build a collaborative conversation and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to look at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going.
People come to her for help with relationship strain, communication problems, low self-esteem and social anxiety. She also has experience with first responder issues, post-traumatic stress and the effects of trauma and abuse. Mary talks through coping strategies, emotional responses and decision points so people can make clearer choices about next steps.
Her work includes exploring guilt, shame, forgiveness and questions about life purpose or self-love. Sessions may involve practical exercises, thought records or conversational reflection, depending on what the client finds most helpful. She accepts international clients and works in English.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a respectful, non-directive conversation. The counsellor follows the person’s lead, listens closely and helps them clarify what matters. This approach is helpful when someone needs space to talk through feelings about anger, grief or life changes.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical tools such as thought records and behavioural experiments to test different responses to anger and anxiety. CBT can be useful for people who want concrete steps to change how they react in stressful moments.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped in the past, then agree a plan that fits the client. That plan can change as the person learns what works best for them.
The original biography does not list session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, travel or family commitments. They can also allow shorter check-ins or phone conversations when a full video meeting is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals often use different formats to help sessions fit everyday life, and the counsellor will explain the available options when you begin.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She works with anger that shows up as losing temper, building resentment, or living alongside someone else’s anger. Concerns listed also include relationship strain and communication problems.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a conversational, practical style. Sessions combine client-centred dialogue with CBT techniques to notice patterns and try different responses.
How much experience does she have?
Mary has 23 years of professional experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, grief and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.