Marina Ziff

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MA, Prof. Dip, MBACP

About me

I’m a Gestalt therapist based in St Albans, offering sessions both in person and online. I often work with people who carry a lot - therapists, creatives, high achievers, neurodivergent individuals, and those living with the effects of trauma.

You might appear to be managing well - thoughtful, capable, supportive of others - while privately feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to keep going the way you are. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t need to explain or hold it all together. We begin with what’s here now - gently, honestly, and at your pace.

Clients describe our sessions as grounding and clarifying. My approach is relational and embodied, paying close attention to the subtle signals of the body, the impact of early and inherited patterns, and the quiet parts of you that may have been pushed aside.

Before becoming a therapist, I worked in fast-paced, image-driven industries where it was easy to stay busy and disconnected. That experience deepens my understanding of what gets masked, and how important it is to be met in a way that feels real and human.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, burnt out, creatively blocked, or simply aware that something isn’t sitting right - you’re welcome to reach out. We can start with a conversation and see what feels possible.

Training, qualifications & experience

In addition to a Diploma in Gestalt Counselling, I earned a Master’s in Health and Social Marketing. This additional training continues to enhance my attitude of, seeing people as inseparably linked with their social, cultural, political and ecological environments.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

  • Blended families
  • Spiritual and existential concerns
  • Self- actualisation and personal growth

Therapies offered

Fees

£75.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle Students
  • check_circle Trainee counsellors

Additional information

In some cases, a sliding scale is available and can be discussed on an individual basis.

Fees are payable by bank transfer 24 hours before your session.

When I work

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Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4

Therapy at No.8, 8 Holywell Hill, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1BZ

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

DBS check info

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Additional languages

Russian

Online platforms

Zoom
Whatsapp
FaceTime

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