Mary Shiels, BACP
- LGBTQIA+ affirmative care
- Anxiety and trauma support
- Grief and loss help
About Mary Shiels
She is recognised as one of Ireland’s Ambassadors for Training in Consensual approaches to preventing sexual violence among teenagers and adults, and she provides support for sex workers. Mary works with trauma-related wounds using the Clearing Method to help clients uncover and begin to heal difficult experiences. As an Emotional Mastery specialist, she supports people in strengthening the body-mind connection and developing practical skills for regulating emotion.
Mary is an anxiety specialist who assists clients working through panic and chronic worry, and she offers focused help for bereavement, grief, and loss. Her practice also addresses attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, and a range of mood and panic disorders. She integrates several evidence-informed approaches to tailor therapy to each person’s needs.
Mary holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and draws on her background in trauma-led therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, mindfulness, resilience building, and work with neurodivergent presentations such as ADHD, ADD, and ASD.
Areas of Expertise
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Additional Focus Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Mary Shiels have?
Mary Shiels has 3 years of experience.
Is Mary Shiels a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
In which languages does Mary Shiels provide therapy?
Mary Shiels provides therapy in English.
Where is Mary Shiels located?
Mary Shiels is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Mary Shiels as my therapist?
You can work with Mary Shiels through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Mary Shiels work with international clients?
Yes, Mary Shiels works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mary Shiels 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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.
Approaches Mary Uses and How Online Therapy Fits
Mary Shiels draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to guide her work online. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being ruled by them, then commit to values-based actions - it is often helpful for anxiety, avoidance, and life-direction concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relational patterns formed in early caregiving and how those patterns affect current relationships - it supports work on communication, intimacy, and attachment injuries. Mary also uses aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thinking and to build practical coping strategies for mood and panic symptoms.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Mary collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques and pacing to the individual, discussing options and inviting feedback so the plan evolves together.
Online therapy with Mary is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different lifestyles, time zones, and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or while traveling, and choose the format that best supports progress and daily life.