Mary McConville, BACP

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own experience and aims to make space for what matters most to them. It helps when someone needs a non-judgemental listener and wants to explore feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, low mood and unhelpful behaviours. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing exercises to help people respond differently to stress and painful emotions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Mary will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest methods to try together. That collaborative process helps decide whether more practical skill-building or deeper exploration is the best next step.

Online therapy gives practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial expression and tone while keeping sessions local to their schedule. Phone sessions can be easier when a shorter check-in is needed or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief updates, reflective notes between sessions or people who prefer writing over speaking. Many people find these options help therapy fit into daily life more easily.