Mary Goggin, NCPS

Mary Goggin is a psychotherapeutic counsellor with three years of clinical experience and the NCPS credential, which indicates formal professional training in psychotherapy and counselling. She combines life experience with focused therapeutic work to support people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, family and intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem struggles, career questions, and broader coping with life changes.

Mary works from a client-centered perspective, listening without judgement and allowing space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings rather than prescribing solutions. She tailors an approach drawing on techniques and tools from several modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. On occasion she will offer information or gently prompt exploration of different ways of thinking to help clients find new paths forward.

Therapy with Mary involves collaborative goal-setting, regular review of progress, and practical attention to obstacles that arise in the process of change. She emphasizes understanding the roots of distress and identifying triggers as a foundation for building healthier habits, improving self-worth, and increasing enjoyment of life. In addition to her counselling practice, Mary is an Accredited Anxiety UK therapist and serves as a director of I’m all ears Community Interest Company, which provides free or low-cost services to a local community.