Mary-Ann Byrne BA (Hons) Dip Couns (MBACP)

About me

There are times when many of us feel we could benefit from emotional support and although making that first step to see a counsellor can seem enormous, it is a really positive step as talking in confidence to a professional counsellor can help bring clarity and healing and give you much needed support during a painful or anxious time.

Counselling can help you make sense of your emotions and responses and empower you to make changes in your life.  It facilitates the freedom to talk openly and confidentially, in a place where you will be really listened to.

My name is Mary-Ann and as an experienced BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist my aim is to give you the time and space to explore your thoughts and feelings, without fear of criticism or judgement in a safe, supportive, empathic and caring environment.

My practice is based in two locations,  one is in the Bournemouth Road area of Parkstone, where I use professional counselling rooms, within easy reach of Bournemouth, Poole and surrounding areas.  There is a regular bus and train service and free on road parking.   I also use professional counselling rooms in Browning Avenue Southbourne that is within easy reach of Bournemouth and Christchurch and surrounding areas.  There is also free on road parking available.

Home visits to clients who are home bound or in residential care are available.

I am able to work with clients who present with a range of concerns and for several years I have worked at a respected local charity counselling adult survivors of childhood abuse.  I am experienced in working with trauma, dissociation, anxiety and post-traumatic stress, sexual violence and domestic abuse.

I have also worked as a counsellor within the drug and alcohol services, both at the assessment stage, when clients first enter treatment, and again during their treatment programme.  I later worked with clients who had completed abstinence programmes and needed support in maintaining their recovery.

Other areas I can help with include depression, loss, bereavement, stress, anger management, relationship breakup and employment issues.

I offer short, medium and long-term counselling to adults and young people over 18.   I  also offer concessions to trainee counsellors who are completing their 40 hours of personal therapy and to people who are on a low income or who are unemployed.

For more information please see my website: www.maryanncounselling.com