Mary has trained as a Humanistic & Integrative Therapist and also as a School Guidance counsellor. She has had further training in Suicide and Bereavement Counselling and Addiction Studies.

On a lighter note, Mary is qualified as a Laughter Yoga Facilitator.

Therapy offers you a safe, confidential place to talk about your life and anything that may be confusing, painful or uncomfortable. It allows you to talk with someone who is independent and is trained to listen attentively and to help you improve your life.

The counsellor is there to support you and respect your views. They won’t usually give advice, but will help you find your own insights into and understanding of your problems.

• Cope with a bereavement or relationship
• cope with redundancy or work-related stress
• explore issues such as sexual identity
• deal with issues preventing you achieving your ambitions
• deal with feelings of depression or sadness, and have a more positive outlookon life
• deal with feelings of anxiety and panic attacks, helping you worry less about things
• understand yourself and your problems better
• feel more confident
• develop a better understanding of other people’s points of view