Mary Prime, BACP
Compassionate counsellor for life transitions
- Person centered care
- CBT and mindfulness
- Chronic pain experience
About Mary Prime
Mary Prime is a counsellor based in Milton Keynes in the United Kingdom with over eight years of professional experience. She trained initially in person-centered counselling and qualified in 2018, and she has since completed a higher level diploma to integrate additional therapeutic methods into her practice. Mary holds BACP accreditation - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors in the UK - and has worked in a variety of clinical and community settings including a talking therapies service within the NHS as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and more recently as a Social Prescriber with Community Mental Health Teams.
Her work is informed by a commitment to meet people where they are and to explore how different areas of life affect physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Mary has supported people with a wide range of common mental health difficulties such as anxiety, stress, low mood, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, and transitions like leaving university or beginning a career. She has experience working with clients facing thoughts of self-harm or suicidal distress and provides compassionate, nonjudgmental support during difficult times.
One specialist interest is supporting people with chronic pain and long-term health conditions; Mary brings 16 years of lived experience with chronic pain to her work and uses that perspective to offer empathy and practical conversation about daily adaptations. She has also supported unpaid carers, helping them to rebuild a sense of self and develop coping strategies. Mary describes herself as neurodiverse, with later-in-life diagnoses of Autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, and she brings that lived experience to work with clients who share similar journeys. Since the COVID-19 pandemic she has predominantly worked online and values the flexibility this form of therapy can provide to fit around clients' lives.
Her work is informed by a commitment to meet people where they are and to explore how different areas of life affect physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Mary has supported people with a wide range of common mental health difficulties such as anxiety, stress, low mood, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, and transitions like leaving university or beginning a career. She has experience working with clients facing thoughts of self-harm or suicidal distress and provides compassionate, nonjudgmental support during difficult times.
One specialist interest is supporting people with chronic pain and long-term health conditions; Mary brings 16 years of lived experience with chronic pain to her work and uses that perspective to offer empathy and practical conversation about daily adaptations. She has also supported unpaid carers, helping them to rebuild a sense of self and develop coping strategies. Mary describes herself as neurodiverse, with later-in-life diagnoses of Autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, and she brings that lived experience to work with clients who share similar journeys. Since the COVID-19 pandemic she has predominantly worked online and values the flexibility this form of therapy can provide to fit around clients' lives.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Mary Prime have?
Mary Prime has 8 years of professional experience as a qualified counsellor.
Is Mary Prime a licensed therapist?
Yes. Mary Prime holds BACP credentials - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors in the United Kingdom.
In which languages does Mary Prime provide therapy?
Mary Prime provides therapy in English.
Where is Mary Prime located?
Mary Prime is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Mary Prime as my therapist?
You can work with Mary Prime through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Mary Prime work with international clients?
Mary Prime does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mary Prime cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Mary draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness approaches to shape online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship and supports people in exploring their feelings and priorities so they can find their own path forward; it can be helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and developing practical strategies to shift them - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention and awareness practices that reduce reactivity to difficult thoughts and emotions and can support coping with chronic pain, stress, and ongoing mood challenges.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary works with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and adapts methods over time so the approach fits the person rather than forcing a fixed model. This makes it easier to try strategies, reflect on what helps, and adjust the plan together.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which helps people fit support around work, caregiving, or mobility challenges. Licensed professionals and therapists can deliver meaningful therapeutic work remotely, making counselling more accessible for those who need adaptable appointment times and different communication formats.