Mary Lavelle, BACP

Mary Lavelle is a counsellor with seven years of direct therapeutic experience and a background in psychology. She holds a BACP credential, and she brings practical, down-to-earth support for people facing stress, anxiety and life changes. Mary works in English and accepts international clients who prefer online contact.

She helps people manage a wide range of issues including relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, anger and low self-esteem. People also turn to her for career guidance, ADHD-related struggles, compassion fatigue and coaching for specific goals. Sessions focus on what matters to each person in their daily life.

Mary’s approach is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then helps clients set realistic steps they can try between sessions. Conversations are aimed at practical change and clearer thinking rather than labels or jargon.

Therapy is offered using video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. That range makes it easier to fit sessions around work, caring duties or busy days. Costs are delivered through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability. Mary aims to create a calm space for people to talk through problems and find a way forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online working

Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people address common problems in clear, practical ways. Cognitive approaches focus on how thoughts influence feelings and behaviour and help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns to try different responses. Behavioural techniques involve breaking down goals into small steps and practising new habits to reduce anxiety, improve sleep or manage anger.

Working together is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to each person’s goals and preferences, then suggest approaches that suit those aims. Over a few sessions the plan can be adjusted so the methods match progress and changing needs.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or travel. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options give flexibility while keeping the focus on practical support and steady progress.