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Mary Lavelle, BACP

Mary Lavelle is a counsellor with seven years' direct experience working with people who face stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and relationship or intimacy-related difficulties.

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About Mary

Mary Lavelle is a counsellor with seven years' direct experience working with people who face stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and relationship or intimacy-related difficulties. She holds a BACP accreditation which appears with her professional details. Mary works with individuals on everyday struggles like sleep problems, low self-esteem, anger and coping with life changes.

Mary trained in psychology and integrative counselling and psychotherapy, and completed a postgraduate diploma in cognitive behavioural therapy.

Background and approach

She draws on that background to help people make sense of patterns that keep them stuck and to try new ways of responding. Sessions are straightforward and practical, focused on what a person wants to change. Her style is warm and down-to-earth.

She talks through concerns in plain language and helps clients break issues into small, manageable steps. She also offers coaching-style support when people want clearer goals around career or parenting strain. People discuss a wide range of topics with Mary, including LGBT questions, compassion fatigue, ADHD, family stress, and intimacy worries.

She aims to meet each person where they are and to plan realistic next steps together. Mary offers sessions via online formats and phone to suit different needs. She works with people across the United Kingdom and accepts international clients.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	201308	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.

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Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
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

Practical approaches and flexible online care

Mary draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage distress and change patterns. Cognitive behavioural approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and testing small experiments to change them; this can help with anxiety, sleep problems and mood. Integrative counselling blends different methods to match a person’s needs, so sessions might combine talking therapy, practical coping strategies and coaching to meet emotional and practical goals. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Mary treats the choice of technique as a shared decision and will help clients explore what feels most helpful for their goals and preferences. Online therapy gives practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when needed, phone sessions suit people who prefer not to be on camera, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging helps when clients want ongoing written reflections. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and different schedules, while still working towards clear changes and day-to-day improvements.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Mary help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep difficulties, anger, low self-esteem and career or parenting concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Mary uses a warm, plain-spoken approach that breaks concerns into small steps and focuses on practical changes and coping skills.

What is her professional background?

She has seven years of counselling experience and a longer history studying psychology and mental health over two decades.

What credentials and location are listed?

Her listed credential is BACP and she practises from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions to people outside the United Kingdom.

Which session formats does she offer?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How are sessions paid for?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary with location and therapist availability.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.