- Collaborative planning
- Practical strategies
- Respectful listening
About Mairi
Mairi Brown is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, addiction concerns and identity-related issues. She works with clients on grief, self-esteem, sleep and eating worries, and life changes that feel overwhelming. Mairi uses straightforward, respectful language and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for people who are unsure what to expect.
She adopts a flexible style that is shaped around each person's needs. Conversations and short-term goals are shaped together, and she will adjust pace and focus as required. Her work draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding.
Mairi has six years of professional experience and holds BACP registration, which she uses as the basis for her practice in the UK. She aims to combine practical strategies with a compassionate space for difficult emotions. This can include planning small changes, practising experiments between sessions, or learning calming skills for tense moments.
Her background includes supporting people with trauma, anger, bipolar and parenting pressures alongside codependency and communication problems. She also supports those tackling addictions and domestic violence issues, and helps with career and coaching-related challenges. Mairi frames therapy as a collaborative process where clients set priorities and pace.
To begin, she encourages people to consider what is most pressing and book a first step that fits their life. The focus is on clear, manageable steps rather than jargon or assumptions about what will work.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match personal values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and life transitions where people want clearer motivation and direction.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviours. It often involves short experiments and practical exercises to reduce anxiety and change patterns that maintain low mood or worry.
Client-Centred Therapy prioritises a respectful, non-judgemental relationship where the client sets the pace. This approach helps people who need space to make sense of feelings and decide what matters most to them.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and agree a plan based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as progress is reviewed.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support steady practice of between-session tasks and allow sessions to continue during life changes without losing momentum.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, addictions and identity-related concerns including LGBT matters and codependency.
What is her approach during sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused. She uses discussion, practical tasks and skill-building to help people try different responses between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working in the UK with a range of issues from trauma to career concerns.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP registration and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people in the United Kingdom.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.