Mary Prime, BACP
Person-centred counsellor for life transitions
- Chronic pain empathy
- Evening and weekend sessions
- Online therapy focus
About Mary Prime
Mary Prime is a UK-based counsellor working from Milton Keynes with more than eight years of professional experience. She has practised in NHS talking therapies as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and currently works as a Social Prescriber within Community Mental Health Teams, bringing practical, clinically informed support to people navigating difficult life events and mental health challenges.
Trained initially in person-centred counselling and qualified in 2018, Mary has since completed a higher-level diploma and now blends multiple modalities to suit each person's needs. She holds BACP credentials - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and is training to become a health coach, so she can integrate coaching techniques into therapeutic work when clients wish to explore that route.
Mary has predominantly worked online since the COVID-19 pandemic and values the flexibility this offers, often scheduling appointments in evenings and at weekends to fit around busy lives. Over the years she has supported many hundreds of clients with issues such as anxiety, stress, low mood, depression, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, relationship difficulties, and life transitions including starting or leaving university and changes in career or living situation.
A particular area of specialist interest is chronic pain and long-term health conditions. With 16 years of lived experience of chronic pain, Mary brings practical empathy and an understanding of how health conditions can affect daily life. She has also supported unpaid carers and people managing neurodiversity, including her own later-in-life diagnoses of Autism, ADHD and dyslexia, which inform her sensitive, person-focused approach.
Trained initially in person-centred counselling and qualified in 2018, Mary has since completed a higher-level diploma and now blends multiple modalities to suit each person's needs. She holds BACP credentials - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and is training to become a health coach, so she can integrate coaching techniques into therapeutic work when clients wish to explore that route.
Mary has predominantly worked online since the COVID-19 pandemic and values the flexibility this offers, often scheduling appointments in evenings and at weekends to fit around busy lives. Over the years she has supported many hundreds of clients with issues such as anxiety, stress, low mood, depression, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, relationship difficulties, and life transitions including starting or leaving university and changes in career or living situation.
A particular area of specialist interest is chronic pain and long-term health conditions. With 16 years of lived experience of chronic pain, Mary brings practical empathy and an understanding of how health conditions can affect daily life. She has also supported unpaid carers and people managing neurodiversity, including her own later-in-life diagnoses of Autism, ADHD and dyslexia, which inform her sensitive, person-focused approach.
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.
Is Mary Prime a registered therapist?
Yes. Mary holds BACP credentials - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Mary Prime provide therapy?
Mary provides therapy in English.
Where is Mary Prime located?
Mary is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Mary Prime as my therapist?
You can work with Mary 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 cancelled 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 care
Mary uses client-centred therapy to create a supportive, non-judgemental space where people are heard and helped to explore their own values and goals; this approach is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is employed to identify unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and to develop practical skills for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress. Mindfulness therapy offers simple, present-focused techniques to help reduce rumination and improve emotional regulation, which can be particularly helpful for chronic pain and ongoing stress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Mary works with each person to understand their needs, goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods or combination of approaches are most likely to help. The emphasis is on tailoring therapy rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.
Delivering therapy online allows Mary to offer flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to arrange appointments around work or caregiving responsibilities and suit a range of communication styles, while still enabling meaningful therapeutic work with registered professionals and therapists.