Mary Foucher, BACP

Mary Foucher helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or life changes. She works with individuals who are struggling with self-esteem, relationship or parenting pressures and wants to make therapy straightforward and practical. Mary is named up front so it is clear who you will work with.

Mary trained to degree level and holds a BSc in Reflective Therapeutic Practice. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. Her background includes four years of professional practice supporting people through common life challenges.

In session she uses client-centred ways of working. That means conversations are shaped around your concerns and what matters most to you. She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at practical steps to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour.

Expect sessions that focus on clear, manageable goals. Mary aims to make plans you can try between appointments and then review together. She keeps language simple and avoids jargon so you can use what you learn right away.

Mary tailors the pace and style of sessions to each person. She emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion while helping clients develop tools to cope. The aim is to support steady progress toward better day-to-day functioning and greater confidence.

Approaches and how online sessions can help

Client-centred therapy places your experience at the heart of each session and prioritises empathy, listening and your personal goals. It helps when someone needs a space to be heard and to make sense of their feelings in their own words.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small, practical changes in behaviour. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and problems that benefit from step-by-step coping strategies.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Mary will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. She tests what helps and adapts plans as progress is made so therapy stays relevant and manageable.

Online sessions using video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging let people fit therapy into busy lives. Video works well when seeing facial cues matters, phone calls suit those with limited bandwidth, live chat and messaging can be used for brief check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to attend from different locations and to maintain continuity of care when schedules are tight.