Mary Attwood , BACP

Mary Attwood is a UK-licensed counsellor with seven years of experience working in private practice. She supports people facing stress and anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem and confidence concerns, grief and loss, addictions, and a wide range of life transitions. Mary takes a humanistic approach and draws on several therapeutic modalities to tailor work to each person's needs, creating an environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly and without judgment.

Her practice often focuses on relationship and attachment matters, coping with change, parenting and family dynamics, and the emotional impact of trauma, abandonment, and caregiver stress. She also works with challenges such as codependency, communication and commitment issues, anger, intimacy-related concerns, and issues connected to guilt, shame, and forgiveness. Mary is experienced supporting LGBT clients and addressing the complexities that can arise from separation, infidelity, and other family problems.

Mary holds BACP, which indicates membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she combines humanistic values with tools from evidence-informed approaches to help clients clarify goals and build practical coping strategies. She recognises that beginning therapy takes courage and aims to offer steady, compassionate support as clients take those first steps.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Mary Attwood works from a blend of approaches that suit different concerns and personalities. Client-centered therapy focuses on providing a non-judgmental, empathetic space where the client leads the pace and focus of sessions - this approach can be especially helpful for building self-esteem, exploring emotions, and improving self-understanding.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and adjust unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties, offering practical tools to manage symptoms and try new coping strategies.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current connection patterns and helps people repair or develop healthier ways of relating, which can benefit clients dealing with intimacy, trust, abandonment, or family issues.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Mary works collaboratively with each person to decide what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can be adapted over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions may take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules, mobility needs, and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support from a licensed professional without needing to travel, helping therapy fit into everyday life.