Mary Goggin

Mary Goggin is a psychotherapeutic counsellor who blends practical talking therapies to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain and loss. She uses everyday language and steady listening to help people name problems and find steps forward. Mary holds the NCPS credential and draws on personal and professional experience to support clients without telling them what to do.

Mary offers a tailored approach that borrows from different therapeutic styles. She often looks at how past experiences shape current feelings and habits, and she helps people set clear, realistic goals. Sessions can include gentle prompts, practical techniques and time to reflect on thoughts and reactions.

Her background includes work as an Accredited Anxiety UK therapist and leadership in a community interest company called I’m all ears, which provides free or low-cost local support. That community work informs a down-to-earth focus on everyday challenges like isolation, grief and living with long-term stress.

Specific areas Mary commonly addresses include trauma and abuse, domestic violence, abandonment and codependency, as well as intimacy-related issues, self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also works with concerns such as career strain, guilt and shame, and managing feelings of emptiness.

People who choose Mary usually want a collaborative process where practical steps are tried alongside deeper reflection. She and each client agree on goals, review progress and adjust the work as needed to help create clearer day-to-day coping and a firmer sense of self.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values. It can help with persistent anxiety, low mood, avoidance and problems with meaning or life purpose.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It is often helpful for stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship worries.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods and review what helps. That decision is shared so the plan fits the client’s needs, pace and preferences.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited and remove travel time. It also lets people use quieter surroundings or choose not to be on camera when that helps them engage. Registered or accredited professionals aim to adapt methods so therapy still feels practical and useful when done remotely.