- Respectful and sensitive
- Practical coping skills
- Adoption-aware approach
About Mairi
Mairi Brown is a counsellor who helps people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction and identity concerns. She works with those facing grief, parenting pressures, sleep and eating problems, and life changes like separation or career shifts. She uses a respectful, sensitive approach and aims to make the first step easier for people worried about reaching out.
With six years of experience in the United Kingdom, Mairi adapts conversations and plans to each person she meets. She practises approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy, and draws on other methods where they fit the client’s needs. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical strategies and learning skills that can be used between meetings.
Mairi pays attention to how past attachment, abandonment or adoption-related experiences can shape current patterns. She also supports people dealing with trauma, anger, codependency and intimacy-related concerns, while addressing issues linked to addiction and bipolar mood management in day-to-day life.
The work tends to be collaborative and paced to what each person can manage. Conversations aim to be straightforward and compassionate, with practical steps offered as needed. Mairi encourages people to try different ways of working until they find what helps.
To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and on choosing actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful cycles, which is useful for depression, anxiety and sleep or eating issues. Client-Centred Therapy centres the person’s own pace and priorities, offering a supportive space where the counsellor follows the client’s lead and reflects what matters most to them.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and day-to-day needs and help decide which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and can change over time as different techniques are tested and adjusted.
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. In general, online working can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and avoid travelling to appointments. It can also make it simpler to attend when juggling work, parenting or health needs. Registered or accredited professionals can support clients remotely while adapting exercises and tasks so they work in everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor address?
Mairi supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions and LGBT matters, among other concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She works in a respectful, sensitive and compassionate way and tailors dialogues and plans to each person’s needs.
What experience does she bring?
She has six years of professional experience working with a range of concerns in the United Kingdom.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
The profile lists BACP as the credential and shows she practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions organised and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.