Counsellor profile
Mary Harrington, BACP
Counsellor - stress and trauma support
See online counselling options- Client-centred work
- CBT techniques
- EMDR and hypnotherapy
About Mary
Mary Harrington is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with five years' experience. She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, and also lists ADHD, addictions and relationship concerns among her areas of focus.
She uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method. That includes client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques, psychodynamic ideas, EMDR and hypnotherapy. Sessions aim to identify what feels most useful for the person and then try practical, clear steps to make things feel more manageable.
Mary previously spent many years supporting young people with ADHD and autism, so she brings experience of the practical issues neurodivergent people and their carers may face. She also lists work around grief, parenting, eating and sleeping issues, and addiction among her experience.
Her style is respectful and non-judgemental. Communication is handled thoughtfully; she checks messages during the week and replies in the evening between 6pm and 8pm. She notes that weekends are reserved for rest or training, and she will try to answer then too.
Sessions are organised through the site's booking process. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange a first appointment using the online booking tools. Please confirm current session options before you book, as formats are not specified here.
Therapeutic approaches and how online counselling can work
Client-centred work focuses on listening and helping the person make sense of their own feelings. The counsellor gives space for people to speak, reflect and decide what changes they want to try. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thought patterns and practical steps to change them. It often uses short exercises and clear strategies for managing anxiety, low mood and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss different methods and agree together which to try first, and can change course if something does not fit. That way the approach is chosen around the person's needs, goals and preferences rather than imposed.
The profile does not state specific session delivery formats, so please confirm the options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also be useful when quieter surroundings or a lower-bandwidth option are more practical. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often discuss practical arrangements at the first appointment to make sessions work for everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, ADHD and addictions among the concerns she works with.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative approach combining client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques, psychodynamic ideas, EMDR and hypnotherapy depending on what the person needs.
How long has she been practising?
She has five years of professional counselling experience.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking system.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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