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Mary Honeyball, BACP

Mary Honeyball is a counsellor guided by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and client-centred work.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
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About Mary

Mary Honeyball is a counsellor guided by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and client-centred work. She draws on 20 years of experience to help people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood. Her style is straightforward and calm, aimed at making hard conversations easier to start.

She focuses on everyday problems that pile up - relationship strain, grief, parenting pressures and career stresses. She also supports people coping with trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating or sleeping difficulties, and seasonal affective disorder.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to identify practical steps that fit each person's life. Mary creates a non-judgemental space where people can talk about what matters to them. She listens for patterns in thoughts and behaviours and helps people notice small changes that make a difference.

Work often includes values-based planning and building skills to face difficult feelings. Her approach pays attention to how early attachment and current relationships affect wellbeing. That perspective helps when addressing compassion fatigue, family concerns, anger or problems with intimacy.

Therapy is collaborative – the person sets goals and Mary offers tools and feedback to reach them. Sessions use plain language and short-term techniques when useful, but can also follow a longer process if that fits the person. People are encouraged to take therapy at their own pace and choose practical actions between sessions.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	20932	March 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

Everything Mary lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Ways of working Mary names

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How therapy approaches work online with practical care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, meaningful actions. It focuses less on changing every thought and more on living in line with personal values despite difficult feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds and current relationships shape feelings and behaviour, which can be useful for intimacy issues and patterns that repeat across relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. Sessions may combine ACT skills, attachment-informed understanding and a client-centred way of listening, so the plan fits the person's life rather than forcing a single method.

Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a full session is helpful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier if being on camera is tiring. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to have short check-ins, manage a quick emotional moment, or fit therapy into a busy day. These options support flexible, ongoing work with registered or accredited professionals and make it easier to keep therapy consistent around other commitments.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Mary specialise in?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. Additional areas include grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, eating and sleeping difficulties, and seasonal affective disorder.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is calm and practical, using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas and client-centred listening. Sessions focus on values, noticing patterns and trying manageable steps between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

Mary has 20 years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom on a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds BACP as a listed credential and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Mary?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.