Online Counselling for BR6

Hi I’m Marion. When consumed by stress, anxiety, fear or depression we often feel a sense of hopelessness. I am a qualified, accredited Integrative Counsellor, which means I work with you as an individual and use the most beneficial Counselling techniques for you to gain the happier life you are looking for. This can be by Psychotherapy or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or a combination of techniques - whatever method is best for you! Together we will find solutions that will help you to be able to cope and have a happier life. I have overcome several challenges in my life and I believe no one should have to struggle alone.

I am a fully qualified counsellor, psychotherapist and trauma therapist based in Orpington, Kent. I work both face to face and online. I specialise in the impacts of trauma and PTSD, from events such as childhood neglect, sexual abuse, assault, domestic violence, accidents, serious illness, workplace trauma and financial trauma. But I work with clients with many other life challenges and emotional difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, stress and overwhelm, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, life transitions, disordered eating and body image issues. I offer a free of charge 30 minute Zoom session.

Many of us find life challenging at times. Sometimes our thoughts, feelings or reactions can cause us distress. We may find ourselves repeating patterns, unable to understand why we feel or behave like we do. Counselling offers a safe space for people to explore the things that they find difficult, allowing room for greater clarity within a non-judgmental environment. Being curious about these parts of ourselves can give us a greater awareness of why we feel and behave as we do, allowing them to become easier to deal with.

As an individual or within a relationship, sometimes life can feel really difficult. Whether it's a temporary phase, distress in overcoming a difficult experience or unresolved problems from the past, we have all, at some point in our lives and relationships, experienced difficulty in understanding and making sense of our lives. This can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, angry or frustrated and questioning our ability or our confidence to cope. Counselling has many benefits and over time can help you make sense of feelings and difficulties leading to greater self awareness.

Having worked as a therapist for nearly 10 years, I have encountered a wide variety of mental health issues and I enjoy working with clients to move forward from their stuck point. I have also experienced significant mental health issues myself in the past so I can appreciate what it is like to reach for help. I feel that understanding and contentment are the underlying and achievable goals for client. I can offer individual, couple, family and group sessions. I am a qualified Supervisor and run individual and group sessions. I also present talks and CPD events on mental health and neurodiversity.

Do you need space and time to talk? If so, I am here to offer you the time and space to explore your worries and concerns in a confidential and safe environment. In a busy world full of judgements and rules, I can offer you a space where your thoughts and worries will be heard, acknowledged and respected. I can provide you with a place where you will not feel judged and where you can feel free to express your deepest concerns. I can appreciate that making the first step can be incredibly challenging. If you have not experienced any counselling or psychotherapy before it is understandable that you may be nervous about what to expect.

Counselling changed my life 11 years ago and I believe it can change yours too. Life can feel really hard at times and sometimes we might feel guilty or unreasonable for feeling this way because of a belief that there are always other people in a worse postition. All people's problems and difficulties are extremely unique and personal to them and I am passionate about helping people to understand why they think, feel and behave the way they do. Armed with this knowledge, people are able to start to take back control of their thoughts, feelings and behaviours and in turn, lead a happier, more content life.

I use various psychotherapeutic approaches to work alongside you in relation to: depression, anxiety, trauma & related issues, unwanted thoughts, loss, low self esteem, self identity, relationship difficulties. There is a basic need in all of us to be understood and accepted unconditionally. There are times in everyone's life where we all struggle in different ways. It can feel difficult to explore what is going on for us and why. At the heart of my role as your counsellor, my priority is to help you feel free and unjudged within the counselling space. Together we can explore whatever may be holding you back.

I am an experienced and BACP Accredited Counsellor and Supervisor. I can work short or long term. I always work towards the clients goals. I am happy to look at past issues, problems just arising or future concerns. I work one to one in person when possible or by phone if the client prefers. I am very empathic. Many people are struggling with everyday life and have unresolved issues which are affecting them or their relationships. I find that many of my clients are able to resolve these issues and feel much happier as they move forward. You may phone or WhatsApp me.

Life can be difficult sometimes and we can feel lonely, sad, confused, overwhelmed or just a bit lost and we don't know where to go next. We can experience anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship difficulties or life just feeling too difficult. Having time to explore your feelings and experiences free of judgment may be the help you need to find a better way forward. This can lead to self awareness and acceptance, helping us get the most out of life. Whether there is a specific problem or something from your past causing you difficulty, counselling can be a positive step forward to understanding and managing your life.