Marie Seary
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About me
As an experienced Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Complementary Therapist, I am here to provide a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and supported. My approach is warm, empathetic, and compassionate, creating a safe environment where you can explore your feelings without fear of judgement.
Taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting, especially if it's unfamiliar territory. I understand the courage it takes to reach out, and I’m here to make that process as comfortable as possible.
If you’re ready to take that first step or simply want to learn more about how I can help, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s work together toward the change you’re seeking.
- Increase your confidence
- Improve the relationship you have with yourself and others
- Create freedom by replacing unhealthy habits with empowering ones
- Embrace challenges & see them as opportunities for growth
- Reconnect (with) and pursue your passions
- Explore your life purpose
- Live with more happiness
I support clients with a diverse range of challenges, some including:
- anxiety
- depression
- past or recent trauma
- low self-esteem
- low self-confidence
- bereavement & loss
- generalised stress
(see list below for further areas).
I tailor sessions to your unique needs. We can work together on a short-term basis for specific concerns or take an open-ended approach to support deeper exploration and growth.
Sessions are available online or in person—whichever feels right for you.
Confidentiality assured.
Training, qualifications & experience
Some key factors to look for when choosing a therapist: training, qualifications and experience:
- Level of qualifications
- Training
- Governing body
- Experience
Qualification: I hold a PG Dip Integrative Transpersonal Counselling. Essentially this qualification is Level 7 (Master's level). Counsellor's in the UK can practice from qualifying at level 4.
Training: My training at the Re-Vision centre in London was equivalent to Psychotherapy training. I decided to qualify as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor which can be viewed as a combination of counselling with psychotherapy.
Other practitioner training which informs my practice:
- Advanced EFT practitioner
- Matrix Re-imprinting practitioner
- NLP practitioner
- Life Coach
- Meditation and Mindfulness
Governing body: It's essential you look for a therapist who has been accredited and is a member of one of the main governing bodies.
UKCP - UK Council for Psychotherapy - I am a member of the UKCP which is a highly regarded governing body for Psychotherapists and Psychotherapeutic Counsellor's. You can search on their directory too for professional's and feel assured they have reached a high level of training.
BACP - I am also a member of the BACP which is a main governing body for both Counsellor's and Psychotherapists.
Experience:
I bring a wealth of experience from working in both generic and specialist therapy centres across London, as well as for charities focused on trauma. My work spans 1:1 therapy sessions, clinical supervision, and reflective practice, allowing me to engage deeply with clients facing a wide range of challenges. I have maintained a consistent private practice, where I have supported individuals navigating feelings of overwhelm, isolation, and the belief that no one truly understands them.
Therapy is a collaborative and transformative process. Together, we can explore the challenges you’re facing, make sense of how past events may have shaped you, and find ways to navigate the present with greater clarity and resilience.
First steps:
- Free phone or online consultation. This initial conversation is a chance for you to share what’s going on in your life, ask any questions, and learn more about how I work. Based on this discussion, we can arrange an initial session.
- Initial session: Your first session will cover practical details, including confidentiality, but the focus will be on giving you space to talk about what feels most pressing. I understand how much courage it takes to reach out, so I encourage you to share what feels right at your own pace. After a few sessions, we’ll decide together whether to work on a short-term or open-ended basis.
- Agreement on weekly sessions either on a short term or open ended basis.
My Approach:
I am trained in an integrative approach, which draws from multiple therapeutic frameworks. This allows us to tailor the process to your unique needs and preferences, as I believe there’s no one-size-fits-all method for therapy. Our work may include traditional talk therapy, but it can also extend to exploring how the body holds and processes trauma. Using a variety of tools, we’ll find the approach that feels most supportive for you.
At the heart of therapy is the therapeutic relationship itself. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel truly heard and understood.
Background:
Before becoming a therapist, I spent over 30 years in the social care field, specialising in mental health. This experience has deepened my ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities, enriching my work as a therapist.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
Fees
£50.00 - £95.00
Free initial telephone session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Online sessions: £50
In-person sessions:
£65 (West Midlands and Warwickshire areas)
£95 (London area).
If you are seeking a specific modality listed below, separate fees apply:
- Matrix Re-imprinting - £100
- EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) - £80
Brief check-in sessions and longer sessions can also be arranged. Please contact for further details.
*Late evening and weekend sessions can be arranged short term with an additional fee of £20.
When I work
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*Generally - 9am - 6pm. However earlier and later appointments might be available.
Further information
A final note: Remember this is your investment. It's useful to get a good sense of how different therapists work and arrange multiple consultations. There's a lot of information which can sometimes feel overwhelming - please feel free to ask me any questions which might support you to feel more at ease.
As well as looking for the essential qualifications and accreditations, it's important to feel comfortable and safe with your therapist.
Therapy is a worthwhile journey as you will learn more about yourself, feel freer and see that reflected in your external world. You will also learn tools that will support you along the way.
