Mary Lye

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MBACP Accred: In-Person, Online, and Single-Session Therapy

About me

If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or questioning who you are and where your life is going, I can offer a supportive space to help you untangle messy thoughts and emotions. I'm a BACP-registered psychotherapeutic counsellor, and I prioritise working safely, at a pace that feels right for you. I invite you to bring whatever's on your mind, no matter how big or small, for gentle and honest exploration. In this way we can work together to allow you to reconnect with a deeper sense of yourself.

I work with adults with a wide of issues, and have particular interests in neurodivergence, LGBT identities, anxiety, and the mind-body connection. I have a pluralistic approach, which means that I work collaboratively with you, drawing on a variety of therapeutic methods to fit your unique needs. This flexible approach allows us to find ways of working that suit you best, to support your personal growth.

Sessions last 50 minutes, and will usually be at the same time weekly. I offer both short-term and longer-term counselling, and we can discuss your preferences regarding this during our introductory meeting. 

Availability as of 11th June 2026:

  • Wednesdays at 1.30pm from the 9th of July
  • Wednesdays at 2.45pm from the 15th July

Training, qualifications & experience

  • MBACP (Accred) Registered Member
  • PgDip (Counselling)  - University of Edinburgh
  • ADHD Clinical Services Provider Certification: "Strength-based Interventions to Thrive with ADHD from Childhood to Adulthood"
  • Certificate in ONEplus (single session) Therapy
  • Existential Well-being Counselling: 
    A Person-centred Experiential Approach

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

  • Single Session (ONEplus) therapy
  • Existential Well-Being
  • Life Transitions

Therapies offered

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Fees

£70.00 per session

Additional information

£70 per session.

I offer a 15 minute phone or video call for free - send me an email if you'd like to schedule this.

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH9

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH9

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Online platforms

Whatsapp
Zoom
Mary Lye
Mary Lye