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Mary Hollow, BACP

Mary Hollow is a counsellor with over 23 years of experience working in the United Kingdom.

About Mary

Mary Hollow is a counsellor with over 23 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and major life changes. She also helps with addictions, anger, relationship concerns, career uncertainty and trauma and abuse.

Her practice is straightforward and respectful. Sessions centre on what matters most to the person who is struggling. Conversations are adapted to each person's pace and needs rather than following a fixed script.

Background and approach

Mary uses Client-Centred Therapy to listen and help people find their own solutions. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviours affect mood and coping. These approaches are used to help with things such as low mood, anxiety, post-traumatic stress and problems with self-esteem.

She pays attention to issues like communication problems, guilt and shame, forgiveness and finding life purpose. First responder issues and social anxiety are also part of her focus. People who choose her often want a practical, steady approach.

She aims to offer support that is sensitive and tailored to each situation. The work is collaborative, with steps agreed between counsellor and client.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	195133	February 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.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Mary names

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How Mary uses client-centred and CBT approaches online

Mary describes Client-Centred Therapy as a way of listening closely and reflecting back what matters to the person. This approach focuses on understanding a person's experience and helping them find their own answers, which can suit people facing grief, low self-worth or life changes.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, social phobia and post-traumatic stress to build practical coping steps.

Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. Mary works with each person to identify goals and then tests approaches together. She adjusts the mix of listening and practical work to match needs, preferences and progress.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for her practice. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when helpful. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, written reflection and when people prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and fit sessions around daily life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Mary commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and coping with life changes. Other areas include addictions, anger, relationship issues and trauma and abuse.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is calm and practical. She listens using Client-Centred principles and introduces CBT techniques where helpful.

How long has she been practising?

Mary has 23 years of professional experience supporting people through emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed for Mary?

She is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be held in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

Therapy can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How are costs and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What should I do to begin working with her?

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