
Marie Dunn - MBACP (Accred), BA (Hons) Counselling; Dip. Counselling

Ainsdale
Southport
Merseyside
PR8
Ullet Road
Liverpool
Merseyside
L17 2AB
07738 376223
About me
Hello, welcome to my profile. If you are currently experiencing a difficult feeling or situation, you have already made a good start by seeking a counsellor to help you at this time. If you decide to start therapy with me, I will listen without judging and will endeavour to help you. I am committed to offering you the opportunity to explore and share your thoughts and feelings together with any difficulties you are facing in a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space. There will be a focus to the therapy.
The type of counselling I offer is integrative, drawing from a range of counselling approaches to find the best support for you at this time. Examining the past including childhood has proven helpful for many clients and this is something that you might wish to explore. Addressing any unhelpful or outdated thinking patterns (for example, negative thinking about a situation or yourself) might lead us to incorporate cognitive behavioural therapy where we together address how certain thinking and actions could be maintaining the difficulty and then consider incorporating more helpful alternatives. At all times, you will be the one to decide on any changes to make in your life as fits what you desire for your future. My approach is based on the belief that individuals are capable of self-determination. It is also based on understanding the relationship between oneself, others, the world around us and how these all interact.
An important aim of counselling is to lead you to a more fulfilling life. People I have worked with have reported relief from depression and anxiety (including generalised anxiety disorder, bi-polar disorder, panic attacks and phobias), compulsive behaviour, sleeping problems and come to terms with loss, bereavement or loneliness. I have helped others with strong feelings of anger or confusion, low self-esteem, identity crisis, issues in troubling relationships and post-traumatic stress.
You may find that through counselling you are more empowered, you develop insight into your life and gain greater self-awareness so that you can start to envisage positive yet realistic change for your future.
Training, qualifications & experience
Accredited registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
Qualifications: BA (Hons) Counselling 2009
Dip. Counselling 2008
I have worked in various therapeutic settings including an adults' counselling centre, a national counselling charity (MIND) and at a university and a school. I currently work in private practice.
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abuse
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Asperger's syndrome
- Attachment disorder
- Bereavement
- Bipolar disorder
- Body dysmorphic disorder
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Career
- Carer support
- Child related issues
- Depression
- Disabilities
Other areas of counselling I deal with
A further therapy I offer is EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)
Therapies offered
Fees
£45 per fifty minute session
Concessions are available
I offer a free 15 minute meeting with no obligation, giving you the opportunity to meet me in the therapy room in advance of booking a session
Further information
According to the BACP guidelines, I have regular supervision and ongoing professional development.
I offer counselling and psychotherapy in South Liverpool L17 and in Ainsdale, Southport PR8, both short-term and long-term therapy.
Maps & Directions
Type of session
Online counselling: | Yes |
Telephone counselling: | Yes |
Face to face counselling: | Yes |
Practical details
Sign language: | No |
Other languages: | Italian |
Availability
Daytime
Types of client
Young people |
Adults |
Older adults |
Organisations |
Employee Assistance Programme |