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- ACT and CBT
- Attachment work
- Emotion regulation
About Mary
Counsellor (BACP), 3 years' experience. Mary Shiels helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and LGBT-related concerns. She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Client-Centred Therapy.
Mary works directly with clients to address panic, mood difficulties, post-traumatic stress and relationship or communication problems. She also supports people with body image, caregiver stress, isolation and issues around guilt and shame. Sessions focus on practical ways to reduce distress and build emotional skills.
Her background includes work in trauma-focused settings and training in areas related to sexual violence prevention and support. Mary has experience supporting people who identify as LGBT and those involved in consensual but socially marginalised sexual practices. She also provides help for people affected by bereavement and separation.
In sessions she draws on practical tools from CBT and DBT to manage symptoms, while using Attachment-Based and Client-Centred methods to address relational patterns and personal meaning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy features in her work to help people clarify values and take workable steps forward.
People can expect conversational sessions that mix skills practice with reflection. The emphasis is on clear steps to manage symptoms, strengthen emotional regulation and improve everyday coping. To start, readers are asked to follow the site booking process and complete the matching questionnaire before arranging a first session.
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How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters most to them and take small, value-driven steps. It is often used for anxiety, depression and difficulties with avoidance.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. It is frequently applied to panic, mood problems and social anxiety.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at recurring relationship patterns and emotional bonds. It can help with communication problems, attachment issues and feelings of isolation.
Mary treats finding the right approach as a shared process. She will discuss different methods and work with the client to choose techniques that match their needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change as therapy progresses, with practical adjustments agreed together.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel. They can be useful when a quieter setting is needed, when shorter check-ins are preferable, or when avoiding travel time helps maintain regular attendance. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets and homework to suit remote work and everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What difficulties does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and LGBT-related concerns, plus related issues such as body image, panic and post-traumatic stress.
What therapeutic approaches are used?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her practice.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor and trainer.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.