I’m Marie, and I’m a qualified, postgraduate (level 7), integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. I live and work in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire, offering both in-person and online sessions for adults.

I am a member of and adhere to the ethical frameworks of, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the Association of Christian Counsellors (ACC). 

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Want the freedom to tell your story, in a caring and non-judgmental space?

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You are unique, and so how we work together will also be unique, but I can help you explore any issues, working together to deepen your self-awareness, emotional processing and resilience.

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You may be looking for counselling because you may have a specific problem that you hope to resolve, or you may just feel a sense of dissatisfaction, anxiety, or unhappiness, and want to discover why, and how this can change.

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Though you may struggle to believe this at first, I believe you are the expert on yourself and I will support you in finding different perspectives to effectively face current challenges and past issues.

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Working with you, I can offer

• Genuine understanding and attentive listening without the fear of being judged

• Support to tune into yourself so you can understand what you truly need

• Help to recognise, and healthily embrace, your emotions

• Deeper understanding of how you are in relationship with others

• Ways to enhance your self-compassion and your ability to cope with uncertainty.

To help you understand your feelings and improve your overall mental health and wellbeing.

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Approach and experience

​​I find the flexibility and creativity of an integrative approach helps me personalise therapy for each of my clients. (I mainly use aspects from Person-Centred, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy).

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Before training as a counsellor, I worked for over 25 years in the publishing sector. I also have lived experience of the impact of redundancy, as well as a family member with anxiety, panic disorder and depression, which have all helped shape my professional counselling journey.

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What next?​

Please contact me for a free, initial, 15-minute online or phone conversation, to give you the chance to ask questions and explain why you are looking for therapy, and for me to explain how I work, which will help us decide if we can work well together.

Choosing a counsellor is an important decision, so do also feel free to message me with any questions you may have.

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When we agree to work together, I offer weekly 50-minute sessions, with the first 6 sessions usually serving to determine whether a longer-term commitment is needed. I offer both short- and long-term counselling and check in with you regularly to make sure that the therapy continues to meet your goals and deliver the right support.

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I look forward to hearing from you. Take care.

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