Mari Syrad , BACP

Mari Syrad is a BACP-registered psychotherapeutic counsellor who draws on an integrative humanistic background to center each person’s experience in the therapeutic work. She offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where emotions and life events can be explored at a pace that feels manageable, helping people make sense of overwhelming feelings and discover internal resources for coping. The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) registration indicates adherence to a recognised professional framework and standards of practice.

Mari works with people facing a wide range of challenges, including bereavement and trauma, significant life changes such as pregnancy or separation, and more diffuse experiences of unease when something does not feel right. Her approach emphasises the client’s own expertise about their life, alongside gentle challenge and reflective questioning to support insight and growth. This blend of empathy and exploration aims to help clients find meaning, build resilience, and develop practical ways to manage stress, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, and other concerns.

Mari values collaborative therapy that respects individual pace and preference. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Client-Centered and Existential Approaches for Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy places the person receiving therapy at the centre of the process, offering empathic listening and acceptance to help people explore their feelings and make decisions that align with their values. This approach is useful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship worries, and general life transitions where feeling understood supports change. Existential Therapy invites exploration of meaning, choice, and responsibility in the face of life’s uncertainties, which can be helpful for those navigating grief, major life changes, or questions about purpose and identity.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work and is handled collaboratively. Mari will discuss different ways of working with each person and adapt the sessions to suit their needs, goals, and preferences so that the therapy remains person-focused and responsive.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for busy lives, making it easier to maintain continuity of care across schedules and locations. These options can increase accessibility and allow therapists and clients to focus on progress in ways that fit individual routines and comfort levels.