I am a Counsellor, Trainer, and TEDx speaker.
I am a qualified therapist in LGBTQIA+ providing trusted, non-Judgemental services for people who Identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Asexual, Intersex and anyone who Identifies as gender, sex, or relationship diverse.
As a whole spectrum of different gender and sexual expressions, I welcome those who are engaged in consensual albeit, transgressive sexualities. My therapy offers a safe and confidential place to those seeking to understand and be understood.
I am one of Ireland’s Ambassadors for Training in Consensual against Sexual Violence both in teenagers and adults. Provide support for Sex Workers.
I specialise in the Clearing Method provides support to clients in uncovering and healing the difficult wounds that lie within.
I am an Emotional Mastery specialist. I support clients in achieving a complete Body-Mind Connection.
I am an Anxiety Specialist who helps and supports clients to heal anxiety and panic.
As a therapist, I also specialise in the following areas.
Trauma led therapy
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Bereavement, Grief, and loss
Anxiety & Depression
Post Trauma Stress Disorder
Childhood and Adulthood in Sexual Abuse
Suicide training
ADHD, ADD, ASD, Foetal Alcohol Syndrome
Domestic Abuse
Coercive Control
Mindfulness & Building on Resilience & Menopause.
Additional areas of focus: Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #401572
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Mary Shiels. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
An empathetic approach with no pushiness, helpful advice.
Written on Sep 26, 2025 after therapy with Mary for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues
Brilliant therapist.
Written on Apr 30, 2025 after therapy with Mary for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She really helped me when I was in a very stressful time , I will recommend her she does a good job thank you Mary . Am happy now I’m a better place in my life .
Written on Mar 15, 2025 after therapy with Mary for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Mary is incredibly compassionate and intuitive, in my experience with her, I loved being her client as I felt understood and validated.
Written on Jan 13, 2025 after therapy with Mary for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Brilliant
Written on Jan 05, 2025 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and anger management
Very intuitive, great listener and altogether lovely woman
Written on Jan 05, 2025 after therapy with Mary for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd