Mary Shiels
Compassionate counsellor for trauma and anxiety
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About Mary
Mary Shiels uses a mix of established therapeutic approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief and trauma. She is a BACP counsellor and draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to support emotional healing. Mary aims to create a calm space where people can talk and work through painful experiences.
She focuses on LGBT issues alongside loss, depression and post-traumatic stress.
Background and approach
Mary also supports people dealing with panic, social anxiety and mood disorders. Her practice addresses body image, caregiver stress, communication and feelings of isolation as part of broader emotional work. Mary brings three years of counselling experience to her sessions.
She describes her style as collaborative and practical, helping people build skills they can use outside the room. Sessions often include gentle exploration of feelings alongside techniques to manage difficult thoughts and urges. Clients can expect a focus on emotional regulation, relationships and self-compassion.
Work may include exploring attachment patterns and how these affect current relationships. Mary also offers tools to reduce panic and manage anxiety in day-to-day life. Her background includes training in a variety of therapeutic models and work with people affected by trauma and bereavement.
Mary aims to tailor the approach to each person, balancing supportive listening with practical strategies. She welcomes conversations in English and accepts international clients.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 401572
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Mary's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Mary works with
Everything Mary lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Mary lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Mary works online
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a quick update is needed. It can also make sessions possible when distance or relocation would otherwise interrupt ongoing care. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists generally use a similar process online as in person, focusing on practical tools and emotional exploration to help people manage symptoms and build coping skills.
Questions and answers
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and trauma, and also supports LGBT concerns and panic attacks.
What is the general therapeutic style used?
The approach is collaborative and practical, combining acceptance-based work with cognitive and skills-based techniques.
What experience does the counsellor have?
Mary has three years of counselling experience working with trauma, bereavement, anxiety and related concerns.
What credentials and region are associated with this counsellor?
She is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options with the service before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are costs explained?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
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