Mary Harrington , BACP

Mary Harrington is a BACP-registered counsellor working in the United Kingdom. She has five years of professional experience and offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or uncertain. She writes plainly and aims to support people taking the first steps toward change.

Mary blends common therapeutic methods to suit each person’s needs. She uses client-centred work to listen and build trust, cognitive behavioural techniques to look at unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, and EMDR for people affected by traumatic memories. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas and hypnotherapy when these fit the goals of the sessions.

She helps with a wide range of concerns. These include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, sleep and eating issues, addictions, ADHD and bipolar mood concerns. She also supports people with grief, career pressures, parenting strain, relationship difficulties and questions around identity and LGBT issues.

Mary has long experience supporting young people with ADHD and autism and applies that understanding when it benefits adult clients. Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video call, phone, live chat or messaging. International clients are not currently accepted.

Practical matters are handled through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To start, a person completes the site questionnaire and chooses a time for sessions. Mary communicates by message in the evenings on weekdays and aims to respond reliably within the stated times.

How Mary’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building trust so the person feels heard and understood; online this means sessions begin with open conversation to set priorities and goals. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and introduces practical strategies to change them; it works well online with worksheets, between-session tasks and focused discussion. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is used to help process distressing memories and can be adapted for remote delivery with clear preparation and step-by-step guidance.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and tailor a plan based on individual needs, goals and comfort with different methods. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit short check-ins, written reflection or clients who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties and daily life while keeping the focus on practical support and steady progress.