- Years in practice
- 20
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Grief
About Mary
Mary Honeyball is a counsellor who uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy to help people handle stress, anxiety and parenting challenges. She draws on 20 years of experience working with issues such as depression, low self-esteem, grief and relationship concerns. Her approach is calm and straightforward.
She aims to make it easier to start talking about hard things. In sessions she focuses on what matters most to each person.
Background and approach
That can mean noticing unhelpful thoughts, learning small practical actions that match personal values, or looking at how early relationships shape current feelings. Conversations are simple and direct. The aim is to build skills that can be used between sessions.
She also works with people coping with trauma, anger, eating and sleeping difficulties, career stress, compassion fatigue and seasonal affective disorder. She listens for patterns and helps people experiment with new ways of responding. Progress often comes from trying small changes and reflecting on what works.
Mary creates a respectful space where people can be honest about setbacks. She helps people set clear goals and practical steps towards them. She encourages realistic expectations and steady progress rather than sudden fixes.
Practical matters are handled plainly. Sessions can be by video call, phone, live chat or messaging. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and arrangements are scheduled to suit the person seeking support.
What Mary works with
Everything Mary lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Mary helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Approaches Mary lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How her approaches work for online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and when life feels stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns to understand current reactions and emotional needs, which can help with intimacy and trust issues. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on gently listening and reflecting so people can find their own solutions and build confidence.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary will discuss options and try methods that fit the person's needs and goals. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be adapted over time as progress is reviewed.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people read facial expressions and tone, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break at work. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for quick check-ins, written reflection or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These formats make it easier to arrange regular sessions and to keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Mary
What concerns does Mary usually help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem as well as parenting worries and relationship issues. Other focuses include trauma, eating and sleeping problems, anger and seasonal affective disorder.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is straightforward and collaborative, using ACT, attachment ideas and a client-centred way of listening. Sessions focus on practical steps and on what matters to the person.
How much experience does she have?
Mary has 20 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Mary?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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