Mary Goggin

Mary Goggin is a psychotherapeutic counsellor who blends practical talking therapy with a calm, steady presence. She draws on years of life experience and hands-on hours supporting people to help them work through difficult feelings. Mary listens without judgement and aims to help clients find clearer ways forward.

In sessions she uses methods from several approaches to shape a plan that fits each person. Short-term goals are agreed together and progress is reviewed as counselling continues. Mary may offer information or gentle prompts to encourage different ways of thinking.

She pays attention to the roots of distress and to repeated patterns that cause pain. This can include worries about abandonment, codependency, relationship issues, grief or feelings of emptiness. Mary also supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, career decisions and loneliness.

Mary believes practical changes and new habits help lift self-worth and enjoyment of daily life. Her work aims to translate insight into actions people can try between sessions. The emphasis is on achievable steps and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Mary holds the NCPS credential and is based in the United Kingdom. She is an Accredited Anxiety UK therapist and a director of I’m All Ears Community Interest Company, which provides free or low-cost local support services. Sessions are conducted in English.

How her therapeutic approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and for people who feel stuck or disconnected. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of thinking that feed distress and trying small experiments to change them; it often helps with stress, panic and everyday worry. Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at the effects of traumatic events and uses careful, paced work to reduce distress linked to those memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that fit a person's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made if something does not feel helpful.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allowing sessions to be scheduled around work or family commitments. It also offers ways to check in without lengthy travel and supports continuity when routines change. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques used in person so they work in an online setting.