Mary Foucher , BACP

Mary Foucher is a counsellor who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family worries. She supports those struggling with low self-esteem, life changes, grief and parenting challenges. Mary outlines a straightforward, compassionate way of working for people who want practical support and clearer direction.

Mary trained to degree level and holds a BSc in Reflective Therapeutic Practice, and she is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has four years of professional experience and draws on a mix of talking and practical techniques to help people cope day to day.

In sessions she listens closely and adapts the conversation to what each person needs. She uses client-centred methods that follow the person’s pace and priorities. She also uses elements of cognitive behavioural therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and to try practical alternatives.

People meet her for a range of concerns including relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, body image and difficulties with attachment or feeling empty. She also supports those managing chronic illness, caregiver stress, and life events like separation or ageing-related worries.

Mary aims to make the path forward clear with realistic steps and regular check-ins. She encourages people to try small changes and notice what helps. Her approach is straightforward, patient and focused on practical progress.

How her approaches work online and in practice

Client-centred therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows what matters most to the client, helping them find their own answers and move at a comfortable pace. This approach suits people who want a supportive space to be heard and to build confidence.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to test unhelpful thinking and try new coping strategies. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood, relationship patterns and managing stress in daily life.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The counsellor will work with the client to decide what feels most useful, review progress, and adjust techniques as goals change. That way the plan stays relevant to the person’s needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited; brief check-ins suit live chat; and text-based messaging can fit around busy days. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting and other commitments while still getting structured, regular support from a registered professional.