- Stress and anxiety
- Anger management
- Relationship concerns
About Mary
Mary Lavelle is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with seven years of direct experience. She works with stress, anxiety, anger and a range of related concerns people bring when life feels hard to manage. Sessions focus on practical ways to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day coping.
Mary draws on her background in psychology and counselling to help people sort through what is happening now. She uses straightforward conversation and evidence-based techniques to identify patterns that keep problems going. Work often centres on clearer thinking, setting boundaries and practical steps to change reactions.
Clients bring relationship issues, challenges around intimacy, parenting strain, sleep problems and career stress. She also supports people dealing with trauma and compassion fatigue, and those exploring ADHD or LGBT-related concerns. Conversations aim to make difficult feelings easier to manage and to reduce repeated clashes with others.
Mary offers coaching-style support alongside therapeutic work for people who want goal-focused sessions. She pays attention to habits, daily routines and the small choices that shape mood and behaviour. Sessions can include tools to manage anger and to rebuild steadier responses at work and at home.
Her approach is steady and pragmatic. She helps people try things in between sessions and reflect on what worked. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment through the site.
Approaches for working online and practical benefits
Mary combines approaches grounded in cognitive work and practical behaviour change. Cognitive-style techniques focus on spotting and changing thoughts that escalate anger or anxiety, helping people test unhelpful beliefs and develop calmer responses. Behavioural methods look at routines and small actions - adjusting sleep, daily habits and coping strategies to reduce reactivity and improve mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, pace and preferences. They review what helps and adapt plans as progress is made, so sessions stay practical and focused on real-life changes.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make therapy easier to fit around a busy life - it can cut travel time, allow shorter check-ins and help keep continuity when schedules are tight. It also lets people use techniques in the moments they need them and bring real situations into discussion without promising a particular format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger and related concerns including relationship and parenting strain, sleep problems and career stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Mary uses practical, evidence-based techniques and straightforward conversation to identify unhelpful patterns and try workable changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience and a longer background studying psychology and counselling.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not listed in the biography.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.