Mary Hollow , BACP

Mary Hollow is a UK-licensed therapist with 23 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, loss, and depression. She also works with clients facing life changes, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, self-esteem concerns, career questions, and related challenges such as guilt, shame, and social anxiety. Mary approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversation and treatment to fit individual needs.

Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), blending empathic listening with practical strategies to help clients make meaningful changes. Mary emphasizes collaboration - she and the client shape goals and plans together so that therapy reflects the client’s values and circumstances.

Mary holds the BACP credential, which indicates membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional organization for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. She accepts new clients, including international clients, and offers sessions in English. Mary aims to support people taking the often-difficult first step toward greater well-being and life satisfaction by providing steady, tailored guidance throughout the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Mary Hollow integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s experience, with the therapist providing empathic listening and collaborative support to help people explore feelings, values, and life choices. This approach can be especially helpful for coping with life transitions, building self-esteem, and working through grief.

CBT addresses the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical, structured techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop alternative responses, often proving useful for anxiety, stress, depression, and related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mary works collaboratively with each person to identify goals, try suitable methods, and adjust the plan as needs and preferences evolve, ensuring the approach fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and locations. These options make it easier for clients to access regular support, manage appointments around work or family commitments, and continue therapy when travel or other demands make in-person sessions difficult.