Marie-Therese Talensby
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About me
My name is Marie-Thérèse (she/her) and I am a counsellor and psychotherapist practicing in Scotland and online.
I see my role as supporting you as you explore what your life, and the world you navigate, means for you. I work with the concept of community, even when working individually, and my fees reflect this.
My approach to therapy is humanistic and integrative, based in what is known as the person-centred approach. I primarily use 'talking therapy', but I often incorporate other tools, such as art therapy, creative tools such as metaphor and imagery, and simple breathing techniques, if there is interest and it is relevant to the work we are doing together.
Our work together will be collaborative - it is always ok to say if something isn't working for you, and we will explore alternative approaches together.
I believe that therapy should be tailored to each individual - we all have a unique combination of life experiences, and our experience of therapy should reflect this.
Training, qualifications & experience
- PG Dip Counselling & Psychotherapy - Interface
- Cosca Certificate in Counselling Skills - FDAMH
- MSc Equality & Human Rights - University of Glasgow
- BA (hons) Open - Religion/Religious Studies - Open University
I have also completed specialist training in the following areas:
- CRUSE Scotland Specialist training in Bereavement and Loss
- Climate Aware Practitioner training (Climate Psychology Alliance)
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
Like most therapists, I regularly undertake CPD in a wide range of areas as part of my commitment to ethical practice, competency, and to meet the registration requirements of my membership body. A sample of completed CPD courses are detailed on my website.
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
£25.00 - £60.00
Additional information
I use a 'pay what you can afford' model for all of my offerings, using a set payment range that ensures that I can meet my basic outgoings. This is a project which works with the concept of community, where those who feel able pay a little more, are able to create some flexibility for those who need to pay a bit less. It asks you to consider what you can realistically afford to pay, but it also asks you invest in the idea of affordable, accessible, support for everyone.
I offer a free 20 minute introductory session, to enable us to see if we work well together and to give the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. It is important to know that we won't explore issues in depth at this session.
Fees for full 50 minute sessions operate on a sliding scale, currently between £25-60 per session.
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