Mary Lavelle
Practical, goal-focused counselling for everyday struggles
About Mary
Mary Lavelle has worked in psychology and mental health roles for two decades and brings seven years of direct counselling experience to her current work. She holds a degree in Psychology, a degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Mary is registered with the BACP.
She offers straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship or parenting worries, and work-related strain.
Background and approach
Her approach is practical and personable. Sessions are focused on what is happening now and on steps people can take to feel steadier. She helps people talk through trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem and transitions such as career change.
Mary also supports people facing compassion fatigue and those exploring ADHD-related challenges. Mary aims to make therapy a collaborative process. She works with each person to set clear goals and to review progress at a comfortable pace.
Techniques drawn from cognitive behavioural ideas are used to spot patterns and try different ways of responding. People who choose Mary often want a therapist who listens without judgement and who suggests practical tools between sessions. Conversations are warm and directed so clients leave with steps they can use straight away.
She welcomes people from the LGBT community and those dealing with family or relationship conflict. Sessions are offered in English and are available to international clients. Formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can pick what fits their life and schedule.
What Mary works with
Sessions & fees
Evidence-based approaches and online access
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. Cognitive behavioural approaches help people identify and change unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns, which is useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Integrative methods draw on different ways of working to match the approach to each person’s needs, which can help when concerns touch on relationships, trauma or ongoing life stress.Deciding on the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through options, try different methods where needed, and adjust the plan based on your goals and preferences. This helps ensure the work remains relevant and realistic for everyday life.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls work well for live conversation and non-verbal cues, phone sessions are good when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in fits your day, and live chat or text messaging suit brief updates or working between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping progress steady.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
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| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
Most often
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
- Experience
- 7 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
