Mary Lavelle , BACP

Mary Lavelle brings a thoughtful, person-centered approach to therapy, combining formal training and practical experience to support people through 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 - qualifications that reflect both academic study and clinical training. Mary is also registered with the BACP, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Her background includes work across different settings with diverse presenting issues, which enables her to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. Mary approaches therapy with humility and gratitude for the opportunity to work alongside clients as they explore their goals, build coping skills, and make meaningful changes. She aims to create a collaborative space where practical techniques and reflective exploration come together to help people create the life they want and deserve.

Mary works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy challenges, sleep problems, parenting and career-related issues, as well as supporting neurodiverse needs and compassion fatigue. Her integrative training supports a flexible, evidence-informed practice focused on each client’s priorities.

Integrative and CBT approaches for online support

Mary uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour and to develop practical strategies for change. CBT is often used for problems such as anxiety, stress, low mood, and sleep difficulties because it focuses on skills that can be practised between sessions.

She also draws on integrative counselling and psychotherapy, which combines techniques from different therapeutic models to suit the individual. This approach supports exploration of personal history, relationships, and emotional patterns while adapting methods to a client’s preferences and needs.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Mary works collaboratively with each person to find the best fit. She and the client discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan over time so therapy reflects changing needs and priorities.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility constraints, or those living in different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals and therapists from wherever a client is based.