Dr. Mary “Em” Ryan, BACP
Dr. Mary “Em” Ryan welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. She writes plainly and listens closely so people can say what matters to them.
- Stress & Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- +16 more
About Mary
Dr. Mary “Em” Ryan welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. She writes plainly and listens closely so people can say what matters to them.
She helps with depression, stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and changes at work or home. Mary has worked in counselling for 23 years and holds BACP registration. She draws on several practical approaches to help people find clear steps forward.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and focused on what the client wants to change in daily life. Her style is calm and down-to-earth. Clients can expect to talk through specific problems, try small experiments between sessions, and build routines that fit real life.
Mary uses tools to manage difficult feelings and to increase motivation and self-respect. She also supports people facing grief, trauma, addiction challenges, parenting strain, compassion fatigue and questions about identity. Work can include rebuilding connection, improving communication and managing sleep or anger problems.
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and French, and international clients may be seen. Therapy is available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different needs and schedules. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled according to the therapist’s calendar.
The sign-up process uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 394146 | July 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
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Mary lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused 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
Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows the client’s lead so people can explore what they truly want and feel heard.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It can be useful for low mood, anxiety, sleep problems and motivation challenges.
Finding the right approach is a shared task. The therapist will work together with the client to choose which methods to try, and will adjust the plan as needs and goals evolve. This collaborative way reduces guesswork and helps clients see what is most helpful for them.
Online therapy is offered by video call, phone session, live chat or text messaging so people can pick what fits their life. Video is useful for full sessions and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping continuity of care.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Mary commonly help with?
She supports people with depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, addiction and burnout among other issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. She blends practical exercises with reflective listening so the work feels useful day to day.
How much experience does she have?
Mary has 23 years of professional experience in counselling and therapeutic work across a range of concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP registration and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and French to accommodate different language needs.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and payments work?
Sessions use a subscription model that varies with location and therapist availability and can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments based on the therapist’s calendar.
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