Mary Harrington, BACP

Mary Harrington is a UK qualified therapeutic counsellor who helps people take the first steps toward a more satisfying and happier life. She brings an integrative approach that draws on Person-Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to tailor support to each person’s individual needs. Mary has a specialism in CBT and EMDR and has supported clients through stress, anxiety, trauma and domestic abuse, as well as life changes, depression, motivation difficulties, weight concerns, phobias, addiction, and self-esteem challenges.

She adopts a non-judgmental style, working with respect, sensitivity and compassion to empower change. Alongside her counselling work, Mary has two decades of experience supporting young people with ADHD and autism, so she is familiar with the particular issues that can arise around neurodiversity and can offer informed, understanding support.

Mary is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates professional affiliation with the UK counselling body. She is available for sessions on Fridays and checks messages several times each day, typically responding between 6 and 8 pm Monday to Friday. At weekends she may be resting or undertaking training and will respond as soon as she is able.

Clinical approaches and online support

Mary draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and EMDR as core elements of her practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful patterns of thought and behaviour to improve mood and coping, and it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress and many day-to-day difficulties. EMDR is an evidence-informed approach that helps process distressing memories and reduce the emotional impact of traumatic experiences by using guided bilateral stimulation alongside focused recall.

She also uses a person-centred stance that prioritizes empathy and the client’s own goals, creating a supportive environment where exploration and growth are led by the individual. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Mary works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical advantages for people seeking care. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and daily life, reduce travel time and allow ongoing contact when in-person meetings are not possible. For many people, remote options increase accessibility while maintaining a focused, goal-oriented therapeutic relationship with a licensed professional.