About Mary
Dr. Mary “Em” Ryan helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief or problems in relationships. She works with issues such as addiction, sleep difficulties, low self-esteem, parenting strain and trauma and abuse.
She also offers support around career changes, compassion fatigue and life transitions. Dr. Ryan practises in the United Kingdom and speaks English, Spanish and French.
She aims for a calm, open space where people can talk without being judged.
Background and approach
Her style is direct but warm, helping people name what is happening and try small, manageable steps. She uses practical tools alongside talking to help with day-to-day coping. Dr.
Ryan draws on several therapeutic approaches to match the person and the problem. She often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take action. She also works with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to challenge unhelpful thinking and with Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events need to be addressed.
With 23 years of experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), she brings long-term clinical experience to common and complex problems. She has worked with people affected by abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, caregiving stress and end-of-life concerns.
Sessions are offered through video, phone calls, live chat or text messaging so people can pick what fits their routine. Dr. Ryan aims to work collaboratively, helping each person choose goals and ways to measure progress.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 394146 | July 2026 |
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Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Mary lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- 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
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Mary names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
Approaches you can use in online sessions
Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at how past events affect current feelings and reactions, and helps people process painful memories at a pace they can manage. It can help those struggling with the ongoing impact of abuse, accidents or other traumatic experiences.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and to take steps that match personal values. It is useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes.
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a non-judgemental space where the person leads the pace and direction of sessions. This approach supports building self-awareness and confidence through empathetic listening.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will ask about your goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together you can try one method, blend approaches, and adjust as goals evolve.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging so people can choose what fits their routine. Video works well when visual connection matters, phone calls need less bandwidth, live chat suits short check-ins, and messaging helps when you prefer to write between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for work, family and travel commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, sleep problems and trauma and abuse. Additional focuses include career change, caregiving stress and life purpose concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
The approach is warm and straightforward, mixing talking with practical exercises. She helps people set small goals and practise new skills between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom, covering a wide range of mental health and life issues.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and French for people who prefer those languages.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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