- Years in practice
- 7
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
About Mary
Mary Lavelle brings a steady clinical background to her counselling work. She holds a degree in Psychology, a degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Mary has seven years of professional experience as a practising counsellor and holds BACP registration.
She focuses on practical support for everyday struggles. Common areas she helps people with include stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, parenting concerns, anger and low self-esteem.
Background and approach
She also supports people facing trauma, relationship and intimacy-related issues, career questions, compassion fatigue and ADHD-related challenges. Mary aims for sessions that feel straightforward and useful. She encourages clear goals, small steps and coping strategies people can try between meetings.
Conversations tend to be collaborative and down-to-earth rather than full of jargon. Her background in both integrative counselling and cognitive behavioural approaches means she draws on different ways to help, depending on what each person needs. That might mean working on thought patterns, practical routines, or skills for managing difficult emotions.
People who value calm, practical guidance may find her style fits well. She works with adults and accepts international clients, offering sessions in English. The clinic is based in the United Kingdom and Mary uses a subscription model for online sessions that can be cancelled at any time.
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
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches and flexible online therapy options
Mary draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavioural ideas and integrative counselling. Cognitive behavioural methods look at patterns of thought and behaviour and help people try small, practical changes to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and manage low mood. Integrative counselling blends talking therapies and practical exercises to fit each person's situation and can help with relationship difficulties, parenting worries and trauma-related symptoms.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary will work with the client to identify goals, try different methods, and adjust the focus as needed. That way the approach evolves based on what is most helpful for the person and their day-to-day life.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which makes therapy more flexible. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations and visual connection, phone sessions can fit into a short break or require less bandwidth, and messaging or live chat can be used for quick check-ins or written reflections. These options help people fit therapy around work, parenting and other commitments while keeping continuity of care with a registered professional.
Questions people ask about Mary
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
Mary supports people with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, parenting issues, anger and self-esteem worries, among other concerns such as trauma, relationship and intimacy-related issues, career changes, compassion fatigue and ADHD.
What is the therapeutic style like?
The approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear goals and steps people can try between sessions. Conversations are kept plain and straightforward rather than clinical.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
Mary has seven years of professional experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a degree in Psychology, a degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and is registered with the BACP. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and Mary accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, 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 are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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