Mari Syrad, BACP
BACP registered counsellor for life transitions
- Client-centered approach
- Support for grief
- Help with anxiety
About Mari Syrad
Mari Syrad is a BACP registered psychotherapeutic counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of clinical experience. She trained as an integrative humanistic counsellor and works from client-centered and existential perspectives, placing the individual at the centre of therapeutic work. BACP registration indicates recognition by a UK professional counselling body and reflects adherence to established professional standards.
Mari offers a calm, supportive space to explore difficult emotions and challenging life events. She aims to help people make sense of experiences such as bereavement, trauma, significant life transitions and ongoing struggles that feel overwhelming. Her style emphasizes that each person is the expert on their own life and that people have an innate capacity to grow and heal when given the right support.
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, depression, grief, parenting and family issues, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, addictions, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, low self-esteem, career concerns and compassion fatigue. Mari adapts the pace of therapy to each person, combining attentive listening with gentle challenge to help clients investigate their feelings and develop practical ways of managing difficult moments.
Mari offers a calm, supportive space to explore difficult emotions and challenging life events. She aims to help people make sense of experiences such as bereavement, trauma, significant life transitions and ongoing struggles that feel overwhelming. Her style emphasizes that each person is the expert on their own life and that people have an innate capacity to grow and heal when given the right support.
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, depression, grief, parenting and family issues, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, addictions, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, low self-esteem, career concerns and compassion fatigue. Mari adapts the pace of therapy to each person, combining attentive listening with gentle challenge to help clients investigate their feelings and develop practical ways of managing difficult moments.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Existential Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Mari Syrad have?
Mari has three years of clinical experience working as a psychotherapeutic counsellor.
Is Mari Syrad a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP registration, which indicates recognition by a UK professional counselling body.
In which languages does Mari Syrad provide therapy?
Mari provides therapy in English.
Where is Mari Syrad located?
Mari is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Mari Syrad as my therapist?
Therapy with Mari can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
Does Mari Syrad work with international clients?
No. Mari does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mari Syrad cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled 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 is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat or in-app messaging.
Client-centered and existential approaches for online support
Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a non-judgemental, empathetic space where the therapist follows the client’s lead, reflecting and supporting the client to explore feelings and make personal meaning. This approach can be particularly helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and emotional processing.Existential therapy explores questions about purpose, choice and responsibility, helping people face life transitions, loss and uncertainty with greater clarity. It encourages examination of personal values and the ways individuals find meaning when life feels destabilised.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Mari treats that as a collaborative process. She works with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the focus over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone allow face-to-face conversation without travel, while live chat and text-based messaging provide options for people who prefer written or shorter interactions. These formats can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access registered professionals from home or work, supporting continuity of care and consistent progress.