Mim McConachie, BACP

Mim McConachie is a therapist who specialises in helping people who struggle with saying no, setting boundaries, and managing the anxiety that comes with asserting themselves. She understands the experience of being a recovering people-pleaser and approaches clients with empathy born of personal insight into how anxious reactions and a desire to keep the peace can push one’s own needs aside.

Working in an integrative way, Mim takes time to understand each person's background, patterns, and priorities before selecting therapeutic techniques that suit them. She references familiar approaches such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, person-centred therapy, and psychodynamic ideas, and focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgemental space where clients feel heard and valued. Her practice emphasises practical tools for feeling calmer, recognising how people-pleasing shows up in daily life, and building confidence to speak up and set limits.

Mim holds BACP credentials - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and draws on her training and four years of clinical experience to support change. Sessions move at the client’s pace and are designed to fit into everyday life, allowing people to attend exactly as they are and to explore new ways of prioritising themselves without haste or pressure.

Integrative Techniques and Online Support

Mim commonly uses cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) to help clients understand how thoughts, feelings, and behaviours interact; CBT offers practical strategies to manage anxious reactions, reduce worry, and develop new coping skills. She also draws on person-centred therapy, which focuses on providing a warm, non-judgemental space where clients are encouraged to explore their values, build self-worth, and uncover what matters to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mim works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the work remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy options - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to access support from home. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow people to choose the way of communicating that feels safest and most comfortable for them.