Mary Harrington

• CBT
• EMDR
• Client-Centred Therapy

About Mary

Mary Harrington works with stress, anxiety, trauma and related concerns using an integrative approach that draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and EMDR among other methods. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years of professional experience in therapeutic counselling.

Mary explains things in plain terms and prefers short, focused sessions that help people make practical changes. She uses Client-Centred Therapy to follow a person's lead and Psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns from the past. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is used where thinking and behaviour changes will help reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Her background includes extended work supporting young people with ADHD and autism, and she applies that experience when discussing neurodiversity-related challenges. Mary also works with people affected by bullying, domestic violence, addiction, eating and sleeping problems, grief, parenting strain and career stress.

Sessions aim to clarify what a person wants to change, try different ways of managing problems, and review what helps in everyday life. She describes messages and replies policies clearly: she checks messages several times a day and generally replies in the early evening on weekdays.

Mary offers a straightforward, practical style that focuses on what a person wants to achieve. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session so she and the client can agree goals and next steps.

How Mary applies therapeutic approaches to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says so the person feels heard and can find their own solutions; it helps with low self-esteem, relationship stress and general life decisions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns, which is often useful for anxiety, depression and coping with daily stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, involves structured processing of distressing memories and can be used for trauma-related difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, try methods and adjust the plan together with the client based on what is most helpful and what they prefer. This is a collaborative process that continues to be reviewed as progress is made.

The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, working with a therapist remotely can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques for remote conversation and exercises so sessions remain practical and focused.

Topics Mary lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• ADHD
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• Adoption and foster care
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Control issues
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Guilt and shame
• Hearing impaired
• Hoarding
• Intellectual disability
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Phobias
• Post-traumatic stress
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Hypnotherapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy

Questions about Mary

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed among her main concerns and she uses CBT and other approaches to address them.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses an integrative approach including Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and EMDR, with Psychodynamic ideas and hypnotherapy available as part of that mix.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience working as a therapeutic counsellor.

Where is she based and what are her credentials?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I see her if English is not my first language?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats does she provide?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.