Counsellor profile
Mairi Brown, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Relationship issues
About Mairi
Counsellor Mairi Brown is a BACP member with six years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues and a wide range of other concerns listed on her profile.
Mairi listens without judgement and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. She uses familiar talking therapy methods and aims to make sessions clear and straightforward. Conversations are shaped around what the client wants to work on and what helps in everyday life.
Her approach draws on several established methods. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people try different responses. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports people to notice difficult thoughts while making choices that match their values. Client-Centred Therapy provides a respectful, person-focused way of working that keeps the client's views central.
She also uses elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when these fit the issue. These tools can help when emotions feel overwhelming or when relationship patterns cause pain. Mairi will discuss which methods seem useful and adapt them as needed.
Mairi has worked in the UK for six years and offers sessions in English. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session via the See online counselling options button.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on actions that matter to them. It is often useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) examines links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and stress. Client-Centred Therapy keeps the person's experience central and values their own pace and choices in sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences with the person and suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and methods can be adjusted as the work progresses.
The therapist's profile does not specify which session formats are offered online, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it possible to continue work when day-to-day routines change. Registered or accredited professionals can explain practical arrangements and help decide which format suits a person's schedule and needs.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship problems and addictions among many other concerns listed on her profile.
What style of therapy does she use?
Mairi works with several talking therapy approaches, including CBT, ACT and client-centred methods, chosen to fit the person's needs.
How long has she been practising?
She has six years of professional experience working in the UK.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is registered with the BACP, listed as BACP in her credentials.
Can I have sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at present.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.