About me
Hi, I’m Marianna – Online & Phone Counselling for Anxiety, Stress & Life Changes
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. You may be struggling with anxiety, overthinking, low mood, stress, relationship difficulties, or simply feeling stuck and unsure of what comes next. Perhaps you’ve been holding everything together for a long time and have reached a point where you need somewhere to talk.
Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to work through it alone.
I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and be truly heard. My approach is primarily person-centred, meaning I work with you as an individual rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. Together, we can explore what you’re experiencing, make sense of your thoughts and feelings, and work towards positive change at a pace that feels right for you.
I can support you with:
*Anxiety, worry and overthinking
*Low self-esteem and self-criticism
*Burnout and work-related stress, including supporting teachers and education staff
*Domestic abuse and recovery from difficult or traumatic experiences
*Grief, loss and major life changes
*Relationship and family difficulties
*Feeling lost, stuck or unfulfilled
*Stress, overwhelm and difficulties coping with everyday life
Alongside a person-centred approach, I can also introduce practical coping strategies and exercises where appropriate. These can help you understand and manage difficult emotions, navigate everyday challenges and develop greater confidence and resilience.
Why online or phone counselling?
Counselling doesn’t have to mean travelling to an appointment or sitting in an unfamiliar room. Online and telephone sessions offer flexibility, privacy and convenience, allowing you to access support from a space where you feel comfortable.
For many people, being in their own environment can make it easier to talk openly, particularly when discussing things that may feel difficult or personal.
Taking the first step
Reaching out for counselling can feel daunting, especially if you’re not sure what to expect. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you get in touch.
I offer a free 10-minute telephone consultation, giving you the opportunity to ask any questions, tell me a little about what you’re looking for, and get a sense of whether I might be the right counsellor for you.
If you feel ready to take that first step, I’d be very happy to hear from you.
Registered Member of BACP
ICO Registered | DBS Checked | Fully Insured
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Therapeutic counselling (CPCAB Level 4)
- Certificate in Counselling Studies. (CPCAB Level 3)
- Certificate in Counselling skills. (CPCAB Level 2)
- Anger Managment Counselling Course
- Suicide Prevention and Awareness Training (MIND)
- Narcissism Workshop Certificate
- Registered member of the BACP
- Healthbox counsellor since 2022
- Certificate in Introducing Autism Informed Practice (Counselling Tutor)
- Level 2 Domestic Abuse Foundation
Member organisations
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
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£40.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£40 per 50 minute session.
Payable by bank transfer on the day of the session.
I offer both long term and short-term counselling to suit your individual needs. Sessions may be scheduled weekly, fortnightly, or monthly.
When I work
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I am always happy to talk about availability, I am sure we can come up with a time which works for both of us.
Further information
I work online, I usually use Teams or a phone for calls.
