Mary Shiels, BACP
Mary Shiels is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
About Mary
Mary Shiels is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation and has three years of experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, grief and depression. Mary offers a calm, non-judgemental approach for clients exploring identity, relationships and emotional healing.
She draws on several therapeutic methods to match each person’s needs. That can mean working on practical thinking patterns with cognitive behavioural techniques or exploring values and committed action using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Background and approach
Mary also uses attachment-focused ideas to help people understand patterns in close relationships. Sessions often focus on practical skills and short-term goals. A typical meeting might include noticing distressing thoughts, building small coping steps, and choosing actions that matter to the client.
She can also help when past trauma, panic, or grief are making daily life harder. Mary has experience supporting people who identify as LGBT and those affected by sexual harm and coercive control. She also works with concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, loneliness, and finding life purpose.
Her style is straightforward and compassionate. She aims to create space for people to be heard, to learn simple strategies, and to make changes that fit their life. Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled online in a variety of formats.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 401572 | November 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Mary lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
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
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary will talk through your goals, preferences and life circumstances, then try different techniques to see what fits. She aims to adapt methods to practical needs rather than use a single fixed style.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect that fit busy lives. Video calls let you work face to face from wherever you are, phone sessions can be shorter and easier when video is difficult, and live chat or text-based messaging supports quick check-ins or ongoing written reflection. These options make it easier to name problems, practise skills between sessions, and keep therapy consistent around work and family commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Mary help with?
Mary supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and trauma-related issues. She also works on related concerns such as body image, panic, isolation and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and compassionate. Mary uses short-term strategies alongside deeper work on values and relationships.
How much experience does she have?
Mary has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor. That experience includes work with trauma, anxiety and mood difficulties.
What credentials and region are listed?
Mary holds BACP accreditation and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and Mary accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Mary?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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