Mary Goggin, NCPS

Mary Goggin brings lived experience and focused clinical training to her work, offering steady support without directing clients on what to do. She listens with respect and without judgement, giving people the space to explore their thoughts and feelings and to find their own path toward greater calm and a clear way forward.

As a fully qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor, Mary draws on techniques from multiple therapeutic modalities and adapts them to each person she sees. She may provide information or gently prompt new ways of thinking when that serves the work, and she prefers to collaborate on agreed goals so progress can be tracked and obstacles addressed together. Her approach emphasizes understanding the roots of distress and the patterns that trigger it, then setting realistic goals and practising new habits that strengthen self-worth and increase enjoyment of life.

Mary is an Accredited Anxiety UK therapist and a director of I’m all ears Community Interest Company, which offers free or low-cost services to a local community. She also holds NCPS, a recognised counselling credential that reflects her professional training and standards.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Mary integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, then focus on actions that align with their values - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns, often helping with anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Mary also brings elements of Trauma-Focused Therapy when past harm is central to the presenting issues, focusing on stabilising responses and processing difficult experiences in a paced way.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mary works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more accessible and flexible. These options let people fit sessions into busy schedules, access support from their own environment, and maintain continuity of care even when life circumstances change.