Mary Harrington , BACP

Mary Harrington is a UK-qualified therapeutic counsellor who brings five years of professional counselling experience together with two decades of hands-on work supporting young people with ADHD and autism. She holds BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and reflects her commitment to professional standards. Mary specialises in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and she works in an integrative way, drawing on Person-Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic methods, or CBT to match each client’s needs and goals.

Her practice focuses on a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem issues, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes. Mary aims to help clients build motivation, confidence, and practical skills to manage day-to-day difficulties and long-standing patterns that no longer serve them.

Clients can expect a non-judgmental and compassionate approach that emphasises respect and sensitivity. She combines evidence-informed techniques with empathetic listening to support change at a pace that suits the individual. Mary notes that she offers sessions only on Fridays and that she checks messages several times a day, typically responding between 6 and 8 pm Monday to Friday; she may also reply at weekends when possible while balancing rest and ongoing professional training.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Mary integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Person-Centred approaches to tailor support to each client’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and learning practical strategies to change them - it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day challenges. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact - it is commonly applied when working with trauma-related difficulties. Person-Centred Therapy emphasises empathic listening and a collaborative relationship, offering a safe space for clients to explore feelings and build self-awareness and self-worth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Mary works collaboratively with clients to assess what methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adapting techniques over time as needed so that therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and support can continue through live chat or text-based messaging for moments when shorter check-ins are helpful. For many people, remote sessions make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and they allow therapeutic work to continue in a way that suits each person’s routine.