Mary Harrington , BACP

Mary Harrington is a UK qualified therapeutic counsellor with five years of professional practice and a focused specialism in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She works from an integrative perspective, drawing on Client-Centered Therapy, psychodynamic ideas, and practical CBT techniques to tailor support to each person’s unique needs and goals.

Mary has supported people through a wide range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, trauma and domestic abuse, depression, low motivation, body and weight concerns, phobias, addiction, and challenges with self-esteem and confidence. Her approach is consistently respectful and compassionate, offering a non-judgmental space for clients to explore change and develop coping strategies that fit their lives.

Alongside her counselling qualification she is affiliated with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. In addition to her counselling work, Mary has two decades of experience supporting young people with ADHD and autism, which informs her understanding of neurodiversity and the particular issues that can arise for autistic clients and those with attention differences.

Mary is not currently accepting new clients. She remains committed to professional development and to offering tailored therapeutic support when able to do so.

Approaches and Online Support for Lasting Change

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, empathetic relationship where the therapist offers understanding and acceptance while the client leads the pace of change; it is helpful for building self-awareness, self-esteem, and emotional processing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, offering practical strategies that can ease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity, which can support recovery from past traumatic events.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Mary works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and personal preferences. The process is flexible - approaches can be combined or adapted over time to match progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers practical benefits such as greater flexibility in scheduling and the ability to attend sessions from home. Sessions can be arranged by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access consistent support around work, family, and other commitments.