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Mary Hollow, BACP

Mary Hollow is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 23 years of experience.

About Mary

Mary Hollow is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 23 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression and major life changes. She also supports clients dealing with addictions, anger and career concerns.

She uses a person-centred style that keeps each conversation focused on what matters to the individual. That approach helps people feel heard and understood before deciding on next steps. She also uses ideas from cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviours to reduce distress.

Background and approach

Sessions are adapted to each person rather than following a fixed script. This means practical strategies may be paired with space to reflect and talk about feelings. The aim is to build clearer thinking and small steps that make daily life easier.

Mary pays attention to the impact of trauma and abuse and to issues such as self-esteem, guilt, shame and forgiveness. She also offers support around communication problems and first responder issues when these are relevant to someone’s story. The work tends to be direct and warm.

Mary helps people clarify priorities, set achievable goals and practise new ways of coping. She welcomes conversations about life purpose, self-love and social anxiety as part of an ongoing process of change.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	195133	February 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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How Mary uses person-centred and CBT online

Mary uses client-centred therapy to make sure each session begins with the person’s priorities. This approach focuses on listening closely, reflecting back what matters and letting the client guide the pace and topics of work. It is useful for anyone who needs a supportive space to talk and make sense of feelings.

She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT offers straightforward exercises and experiments to test unhelpful thinking and to build small, practical changes that reduce anxiety, low mood or social fears.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Mary treats it as a shared task. She will discuss goals, try methods together and adjust plans based on what helps most. This collaborative style aims to match techniques to a person’s needs and preferences rather than imposing a single method.

Online therapy gives flexibility to fit sessions into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be a good option if bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging work for shorter check-ins or ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while managing work, family and travel.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns can be brought to therapy?

Mary supports people with stress, anxiety, grief and depression, plus issues like addictions, anger and career worries. She also addresses trauma, self-esteem and communication problems.

How would you describe the therapy style?

She combines a client-centred approach with cognitive behavioural techniques. Conversations are person-focused and practical tools are introduced as needed.

How long has this counsellor been practising?

Mary has 23 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life concerns.

Where is the counsellor based and what credentials are held?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Are sessions available in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What formats do sessions use?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with this counsellor?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.