Mari Syrad , BACP

Mari Syrad is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and major life changes. She supports those coping with depression, parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, addiction and trauma. Mari also works with issues such as body image, intimacy and career worries, and addresses less spoken-about areas like BDSM and alternative sex culture.

She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what feels hard. Sessions move at each person’s pace. Mari focuses on listening, reflecting and helping people make sense of their feelings so they can find practical ways to cope.

Mari draws on client-centred and existential approaches. That means she centres the person’s experience, and helps people consider meaning, choice and responsibility in their lives. The aim is to support people to uncover their own strengths and make decisions that fit their values.

With three years' experience, Mari has worked with a wide range of concerns including chronic illness, bereavement, codependency and attachment-related difficulties. She uses straightforward conversation, gentle challenge and space to reflect rather than technical jargon.

Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Mari practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

How Mari’s approaches work online

Mari uses client-centred and existential approaches in her online practice. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the person’s lead. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to explore emotions, relationships and self-worth issues.

Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and responsibility. It helps people facing big life questions, loss, or transitions to consider values and make decisions that fit their life. Together these approaches aim to help people find their own answers rather than offering prescriptive solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mari will collaborate with each person to figure out which style fits their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts the sessions over time so the approach stays relevant and useful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and more in-depth conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a focused check-in. Live chat and text messaging can suit those who prefer shorter, written check-ins or need flexibility around work and childcare. These options make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life and to keep continuity when circumstances change.