Marsha Sutcliffe
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About me
Hello, my name is Marsha, and I offer a warm, safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where you can freely explore your life experiences and express your thoughts and feelings about the challenges you're facing. My aim is to help you better understand yourself, discover and strengthen your inner resources, and make informed decisions about any changes you may wish to make in your life.
In addition to my private practice, I have over 10 years of experience as a specialist counsellor within an NHS Tier 3 service, supporting individuals with complex relationships with food and emotional eating, often linked to childhood abuse and trauma. I also work with clients dealing with grief, loss, addiction, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and trauma, all of which can be underlying factors in emotional eating.
You may have a clear understanding of where your problems lie, or perhaps things feel more unclear. What matters is that you know you’re struggling to cope with everyday life. Talking to someone who is neutral, trained to listen with empathy, warmth, and kindness, can be a valuable step toward healing. It’s a space where you can feel accepted for who you are.
I have volunteered in community counselling settings, providing longer-term therapy, and have worked with Kent University's Well-Being Team. As an integrative counsellor, I offer both short-term focused and long-term in-depth therapy for a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, stress, bereavement, childhood trauma, addiction, and low self-esteem.
Training, qualifications & experience
-Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Ad. Dip. PsyC)
-Post Qualification Diploma in Consultative Supervision
I am also trained in;
- Trauma Counselling for Childhood Sexual Abuse and Rape
- Specialist NHS Tier 3 Counsellor & Group Facilitator for Overweight Patients
A Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP). I am bound by BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am also an Accredited Member of National Counselling Society (NCS). As a practising counsellor, I have regular supervision and CPD. I have a current Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), I am registered with the ICO and fully insured.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Weight Loss Injections/ Weight Loss Surgery
Are you using GLP-1 medication to aid in weight loss and noticing a reduction in food-related thoughts? While this may help curb food noise, it may not address the emotional attachment you have to food. I can support you in exploring healthier ways to manage and express your emotions, helping you build sustainable habits for long-term well-being
Fees
£55.00 - £65.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Teams and telephone sessions are £55 and face to face £60 (sessions are 50 minutes)
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