Mary Harrington, BACP
Mary Harrington is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience and a BACP registration.
About Mary
Mary Harrington is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience and a BACP registration. She aims to help people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma or difficult life changes. Her approach is calm and respectful, and she focuses on what each person wants to change in their life.
Mary works in a straightforward, non-judgemental way. She listens carefully and then uses methods best suited to the person sitting in front of her.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to be practical and focused on small changes that can make daily life easier. Her practice uses a mix of approaches including client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and EMDR, plus hypnotherapy and psychodynamic ideas when helpful. This flexibility lets her tailor the work to issues such as addiction, sleep and eating problems, low self-esteem or anger.
She also has experience supporting people with neurodiversity related concerns such as ADHD and autism spectrum issues. Mary has worked with people affected by domestic violence, grief, adoption and foster care matters, caregiving strain and career stress. She also offers support for LGBT concerns, bipolar and other mood difficulties, and for those dealing with family of origin or attachment issues.
Her style is to combine kindness with clear, practical steps. Practical details are straightforward. Sessions are offered by phone, video call, live chat or text messaging.
Mary communicates by message several times a day during the week and aims to respond in the early evening.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 400765 | December 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Mary works with
Everything Mary lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, 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 / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Mary lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Hypnotherapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
She also offers EMDR for people who are dealing with traumatic memories. EMDR uses guided eye movements or similar techniques while the person recalls distressing events, aiming to reduce the emotional intensity of those memories and improve day-to-day coping.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary will discuss each method and decide together with the client which fits best. That collaborative process includes setting goals, checking progress and adjusting the plan as needs change.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls let people meet face to face; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited; live chat or messaging can suit quick check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These options help clients fit therapy into busy lives and can make it simpler to attend when travel or schedules are a barrier.
Frequently asked
What issues does Mary commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, as well as self-esteem, addictions and sleep or eating problems.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her work is non-judgemental and client-centred, combining listening with clear, practical steps towards change.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Mary has five years of professional counselling experience and two decades supporting young people with ADHD and autism-related concerns.
Where is Mary based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration as supplied in her details.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for meetings?
Sessions can take place via video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Mary?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to her availability.
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