Mary Goggin , NCPS

Mary Goggin is a psychotherapeutic counsellor who combines personal insight with professional training to help people navigate stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, trauma, and life transitions. She draws on a range of therapeutic methods to tailor an approach that fits each person, offering gentle guidance while encouraging clients to discover their own solutions. With three years of professional experience and a background as an Accredited Anxiety UK therapist, Mary blends practical tools with an interest in understanding the roots of distress so clients can build healthier habits and greater self-worth.

Mary holds the NCPS credential, a recognized counseling qualification, and serves as a director of I’m all ears Community Interest Company, which provides free or low-cost services to the local community. In sessions she prioritizes active listening without judgment and works collaboratively to set clear goals, monitor progress, and address obstacles. She may introduce information or prompts to shift patterns of thinking and help clients experiment with new ways of coping.

Clients can expect a respectful, supportive space where exploration of triggers, emotions, and personal history is balanced with practical steps toward change. Mary offers approaches suited to issues such as abandonment, codependency, domestic violence, isolation, and career concerns, always adapting methods to meet individual needs.

Approach-Driven Online Support and Flexibility

Mary often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - it is useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of depression, phobias, and persistent worry.

She also integrates Trauma-Focused Therapy when past traumatic events are central to a person's difficulties; this approach works to process trauma and reduce its hold on daily life while building coping strategies. Choosing the right approach is part of the process - Mary collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as flexible scheduling and access from home or elsewhere, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent support while making it easier for people to attend sessions around work, family, and mobility needs.