Mairi Brown, BACP

Mairi Brown is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, addictions and LGBTQ concerns. She also supports those dealing with grief, low self-esteem and major life changes. Her approach aims to make the first step feel manageable and respectful. She works in a straightforward, compassionate way and adapts conversations to each person. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client, with clear goals and practical steps people can try between meetings. Mairi uses techniques drawn from several approaches to suit different needs. Her background includes six years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. That experience covers a broad range of difficulties, from mood and anxiety problems to relationship and intimacy-related issues. Mairi draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful patterns, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build meaningful action. She also uses elements of Client-Centred and Emotionally-Focused work to create a listening, validating environment. People who come to Mairi often want practical support for everyday struggles. She works with the pace each person prefers and encourages small, steady changes. To begin, clients follow the site process and schedule sessions according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people identify what matters to them and take small actions that fit those values. It is useful when someone feels stuck or is coping with life changes and uncertainty.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting thought and behaviour patterns that make problems worse and teaching practical ways to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression and stress management.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, then suggest which methods to try first. Clients and the therapist review progress together and adjust the plan as needed.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also means techniques and tools can be shared and practised between meetings to support everyday changes.