Mary Prime, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Mary is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars: Clients are very satisfied with Mary. View 6 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom

Recent reviews

Mary is just fantastic. She is extremely knowledgable in her field of expertise and allows you to feel comfortable and calm immediately. She offers excellent, tailored advice for your issues and always starts the session recapping the previous. I found this really useful. You feel at ease during the sessions due to her kind natured approach which allows you to share openly and honestly; vital for therapy and growth. I could not recommend her enough!

Mary is kind and personable. I feel I can really open up to her and I have seen an improvement in my mental health since I started better help.

More about Mary

6 years' experience
Female
BACP

Hello and welcome to my profile.

I am licensed counsellor in the UK, with 6 years of professional work experience as a qualified counsellor. I am a registered member of the professional member body BACP and abide by their ethical framework. For more details please see: https://www.bacp.co.uk/events-and-resources/ethics-and-standards/ethical-framework-for-the-counselling-professions/

I have many hundreds of hours experience in helping my clients work with many issues including stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss and depression.

My particular areas of interest are working with people who experience chronic pain, or other long-term health conditions. I also have lived experience of neurodiversities - both myself and being a parent of a child with autism. I also have professional experience working with neurodiversity- including ADHD, autism and dyslexia. I will work with you to understand your experiences of the world and adapt the therapy to your specific needs and requirements. I believe that everyone has the right to access appropriate support and being enabled to make the changes that you need in your life at a pace that feels manageable.

I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and will at all times strive to work in collaboration with you so that you are empowered in your life to develop a life that feels meaningful.

I welcome open and honest feedback and will regularly ask for your feedback so that we can make the sessions as helpful as possible.

Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take huge courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Grief Depression Coping with life changes Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Self esteem Career difficulties Compassion fatigue ADHD Aging and Geriatric Issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Body image Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain illness and disability Co-morbidity Communication problems Domestic Violence Eating and Food-Related Issues Emptiness Family Problems Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Postpartum Depression Prejudice and Discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-Harm Self-love Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Therapy

Licenses

BACP · United Kingdom · 376398 · Expires January 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.: Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.: Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.: There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Mary Prime

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

6 reviews

Clients mention: Understanding Comfortable Recommend Calm Encouraging Excellent Fantastic Helped Helpful Listens

Mary is kind and personable. I feel I can really open up to her and I have seen an improvement in my mental health since I started better help.

Mary is the only therapist I have ever felt like truly understood my needs and was able to offer useful input. She's incredibly kind understanding and professional and has a wealth of knowledge and resources. She's also one of the few therapists I have found that has plenty of knowledge and experience with neuro diverse people. I could not recommend her more

Mary is incredibly kind and understanding. I have had a difficult year and my therapy sessiosns can be quite intense as I jump subjects. She is always able to keep up. She ask the questions I need to be asking myself.

Mary is extremely personable and dedicated to supporting her patients by encouraging new ideas and through different perspectives of thinking. She is warm, kind and a very calming presence which immediately makes you feel comfortable and relaxed. She has helped me better understand myself and continues to challenge improvement in the areas I would like to.

So far Mary has been nothing but understanding, supportive, and helpful in my journey. She listens to what I want from sessions but also adds her own input which I really value!

How was your experience with Mary?

Frequently asked questions

Does Mary Prime offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Mary Prime works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Mary Prime speak?

Mary Prime speaks English.

How many years of experience does Mary Prime have?

Mary Prime has 6 years of experience.

Where is Mary Prime licensed to practice?

Mary Prime is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Mary Prime accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

No, Mary Prime does not accept clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Mary Prime offer?

Mary Prime offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy.

How can I communicate with Mary Prime?

Mary Prime can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Mary Prime?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.

Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.