Mary Harrington, BACP
Mary Harrington is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
About Mary
Mary Harrington is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She has five years of practice experience and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression and other life challenges. Mary aims to make the first steps easier by offering calm, respectful support and clear ways to move forward.
She draws on several approaches to tailor sessions to each person. That can include client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns from the past.
Background and approach
Mary also uses EMDR and hypnotherapy when appropriate to address traumatic memories and strong emotional blocks. Sessions are practical and straightforward. She works with people on issues such as trauma and abuse, sleep and eating problems, addictions, ADHD-related concerns, grief and low self-esteem.
Mary also supports those dealing with career strain, parenting stress, compassion fatigue and major life changes. Her style is non-judgemental and warm. She aims to create a space where people can talk honestly, try new ways of coping and practise small changes between sessions.
She is used to supporting people who are neurodiverse and has longstanding experience with ADHD and autism-related needs. Mary offers sessions by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. Starting involves a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a session on an agreed day.
She checks messages most weekdays and responds in the evenings to avoid rushed replies.
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 wanting to work with traumatic memories. EMDR uses guided eye movements or similar bilateral stimulation while the person recalls distressing memories to reduce their emotional intensity and help reprocess the experience.
Choosing the right approach is a shared decision. Mary will talk through options, try techniques together and adjust the plan as needs and goals become clearer. This helps clients find what fits their situation and comfort level.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls let people work face to face and use visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins or times when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent alongside busy lives.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Mary commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma, plus related issues like sleep, eating, addictions and low self-esteem.
What is Mary’s general approach in sessions?
Her work is practical and person-centred. She listens without judgement and uses techniques to change thoughts, process memories and explore life patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Mary has five years of professional practice experience and prior longer experience supporting young people with ADHD and autism.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Mary is registered with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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