About me
Hi I am Marie, I believe that the most important thing is finding a counsellor that you click with and feel comfortable enough to talk to. We start to feel better when we find someone who understands us and we can connect with, REGAINING parts of ourselves. FREE first call offered.
A Bit About Me
Like many people, I’ve had times in my life when I needed support. Seeing a counsellor during these times made a huge difference and inspired me. It showed me how life changing it can be to have someone truly listen, without judgement.
Coming to counselling for the first time can feel daunting; I understand that completely. You might wonder, “What will I say? Will I be judged? Will this help me?” These are very common thoughts. It’s natural to feel nervous about opening up to someone you’ve never met. But in our sessions, there’s no pressure to have all the answers or know exactly where to start. The most important thing is showing up and being open to the therapeutic process.
I offer clients empathy, kindness, honesty and unconditional positive regard within a safe and confidential space.
What I Offer You
Clients have the choice of face-to-face or online Counselling sessions. I also offer Draw and Talk therapy. Over the years I have developed meaningful connections and successfully supported many adults and young people overcome and understand a wide range of difficulties, which include:
- Trauma
- Stress
- Depression
- Self-harm
- Relationship difficulties
- Neurodivergence (difference not deficit)
- Bereavement
- Low self-esteem
- Domestic abuse
- Anxiety
- Health issues
- Loneliness
- Work issues
- Loss
- Separation
- Specialism in Drawing and Talking Therapy
Drawing and Talking therapy is a short-term, person-centered therapeutic intervention that uses drawing and non-intrusive questioning to help individuals process emotional pain and trauma in a safe and gentle way.
Am I the Right Counsellor for You?
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how I work, or to arrange a free 20-minute call. You can also call me on 07539 810042 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.
Training, qualifications & experience
Counselling Qualifications
I am an Integrative counsellor and hold a diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, with a focus on Person-Centred counselling, as well as drawing on different models and a range of therapeutic methods and techniques, including Draw and Talk, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis and many creative approaches.
I’m a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP number- 01021614), which means I adhere to the ethical framework that guides my practice.
Professional Background-I have over 25 years experience working with young people and adults of all ages, within private and voluntary settings as well as public settings (KCC). I have a passion for promoting young people and adults wellbeing and for mental wellbeing. I am Mental Health first Aid trained. Over the last few years there has been a rise in mental health challenges for young people and adults. This has led me to focus my practice on supporting clients of all ages, using whichever approach suits your needs the most. Some prefer face-to-face talking therapy, while others prefer a Draw and Talk approach. I offer both and can tailor these to your needs and preferences.
As well as my private practice, I’ve worked in a variety of different settings. I’ve provided emotional well-being support within education settings (Primary, secondary and SEN schools), social care settings and in wider community programs.
Over the years, I’ve deepened my skills through extra training in areas that are often important for clients:
- Understanding Trauma
- Safeguarding
- Emotional regulation
- Autism awareness
- Building self-confidence and self-esteem
- Supporting individuals in distress, including those experiencing self-harm or suicidal thoughts
- Sexual health
- Domestic Abuse/ Relationships
- Mental health and social inclusion
- Mental health first aid trained.
- Currently studing level 6 in Trauma.
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
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Fees
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Counselling Sessions
- Face-to-face and online sessions
- For adults and young people (14+)
- £45 per 50-minute session
Drawing and Talking Sessions
- Face-to-face only
- For young people (8+)
- £45 per 40-minute session
