Counsellor profile
Mary Lavelle, BACP
Counsellor for stress and relationships
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About Mary
Counsellor Mary Lavelle is a BACP member with seven years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, intimacy-related problems, sleep difficulties, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue and ADHD. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Mary trained in integrative counselling and psychotherapy and has a background in psychology. Her training includes a postgraduate diploma in cognitive behavioural therapy, and she draws on that knowledge when helpful. She adapts conversations to the practical issues a person brings rather than using technical language.
In sessions she focuses on clear, practical steps as well as talking through feelings. That can mean looking at thought patterns, planning small changes in routine, or practising new ways to respond to stress. She also gives space to understand difficult experiences such as trauma and relationship strain.
Mary aims to work collaboratively. She and the client agree on goals and try methods that fit the person’s life. Progress is reviewed so the approach can change if something is not helping.
Her background in psychology and integrative training means she can draw on different ways of working when needed. The emphasis is on straightforward discussion, practical tools and realistic problem‑solving rather than clinical jargon.
To begin a series of sessions, people follow the site process to match and book a first appointment. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Mary’s background includes integrative counselling and a postgraduate diploma in cognitive behavioural therapy. Integrative counselling blends conversational work with practical techniques to suit the person. That can mean looking at patterns in relationships, how emotions affect behaviour, and ways to try different responses day to day.Cognitive behavioural approaches look at thoughts, feelings and actions and use exercises to change unhelpful patterns. This can help with anxiety, sleep problems, anger and low mood by giving concrete tasks to practice between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Mary will discuss goals and try methods that fit a person’s needs and preferences. She aims to agree on small steps and review progress together so the plan can change if needed.
The biography does not list which session formats are used. Please confirm the current session options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it straightforward for people living outside the UK to connect with registered or accredited professionals.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
Mary works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, intimacy problems, sleep, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career change, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative counselling approach and applies practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy where useful. Sessions mix talking and practical steps to manage everyday problems.
How long has she practised?
She has seven years of counselling experience in the UK, built on earlier study and work in psychology and mental health.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP on her profile.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees arranged?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.