Mairi Brown , BACP

Mairi Brown is a UK-credentialed therapist with six years of professional experience and accreditation from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a leading UK counselling body. She specializes in supporting people who are dealing with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, navigating LGBTQ+ issues, and working through relationship challenges. Mairi approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and goals.

She emphasizes practical, collaborative work that meets clients where they are, helping them build skills and insight to move toward a more fulfilling life. Mairi understands that taking the first step toward change takes courage, and she offers steady support through that process. Her practice is centered on tailoring interventions to each person's unique circumstances, pacing progress according to what feels most helpful for the individual at that time.

Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action. It can be useful for people managing anxiety, stress, and life transitions who want tools to live in line with what matters to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical strategies for symptoms of anxiety, depression, and some addictive behaviors. It tends to be goal-oriented and skills-based.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, non-directive relationship where the therapist provides understanding and support, helping people explore their feelings and build self-awareness. This approach can be especially helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and grief.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and a therapist will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That partnership helps shape a tailored plan rather than imposing a single method.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into a busy life, access care from home, and maintain continuity of care despite scheduling or travel constraints.