Mary Lavelle, BACP

Mary Lavelle is a registered therapist who combines formal training with practical experience to support people facing a wide range of life challenges. She holds a degree in Psychology, a degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - a skills-based approach that helps people spot and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour. Mary is also registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which reflects her commitment to professional practice.

With seven years of clinical experience working directly with clients, Mary draws on her education and hands-on work across diverse settings to tailor support to each person’s needs. She works with issues such as stress and anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy and sexual health matters, sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, anger and self-esteem, career and life transitions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also offers coaching-oriented support when clients want practical strategies to move toward specific goals.

Mary approaches therapy with warmth and humility and values the trust shown by the people who choose to work with her. She aims to collaborate with clients so they can clarify priorities, build skills, and create the life changes they want and deserve.

Practical therapeutic methods for online support

Mary commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and integrative counselling in her online practice. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a structured, evidence-based method that helps people identify and change unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns, often useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep issues, and stress. Integrative counselling brings together techniques from different approaches to suit each person - this flexibility can help when clients present with overlapping concerns such as relationship difficulty, trauma responses, or changes in life roles.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Mary works collaboratively with each client to find what fits best. Together they review goals, preferences, and progress, and adapt methods so therapy remains relevant and practical for day-to-day life.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - so people can receive consistent support around work, family, or travel commitments. For many clients, these options make it easier to access registered professionals and maintain momentum between sessions while working toward meaningful change.