Dr. Mary “Em” Ryan , BACP

Dr. Mary “Em” Ryan welcomes people who are worried about stress, anxiety, depression or relationship difficulties. She is a counsellor who works with concerns such as self esteem, motivation, career strain and coping with life changes. Dr Ryan also supports people facing grief, addiction, trauma and intimacy-related issues. She speaks English, Spanish and French and practises in the United Kingdom.

Dr Ryan brings 23 years of experience to her practice and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She aims to create a calm, open space where clients can talk without feeling judged. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding patterns that keep problems going.

Her approach draws on several methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. She adapts interventions to the person in front of her, using straightforward tools for coping, managing difficult emotions and improving relationships.

Clients can expect clear, simple explanations and short exercises to try between sessions. She also supports people dealing with parenting stress, compassion fatigue and challenges linked to adoption, ageing or caregiving responsibilities. The work often mixes talking, reflection and skills practice.

Dr Ryan accepts international clients and offers sessions by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. She uses a subscription-based booking system that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thinking and take actions that align with their values. It is often useful for stress, anxiety and when life changes feel overwhelming.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and then practising small, structured changes. It can help with low mood, sleep problems and managing anxiety symptoms.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centres on understanding emotions in relationships and improving connection. It is helpful for people wanting clearer communication and more secure intimacy.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust techniques if something does not fit.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. Video calls are close to in-person meetings and suit longer therapy conversations. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter updates, tracking progress or getting support between longer appointments. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and travel.