Marriage Counselling in Brackley
We can all experience challenges throughout our lives and left feeling overwhelmed or confused. Often it can feel very hard to share these thoughts and feelings with family or loved ones. Counselling offers a safe place without judgement or advice where difficult, painful or confusing feelings can be explored. Perhaps there isn't a single issue and counselling can help make sense or clarify what is troubling you. This may only take a few sessions or longer term depending on what is needed.
We can all experience challenges throughout our lives and left feeling overwhelmed or confused. Often it can feel very hard to share these thoughts and feelings with family or loved ones. Counselling offers a safe place without judgement or advice where difficult, painful or confusing feelings can be explored. Perhaps there isn't a single issue and counselling can help make sense or clarify what is troubling you. This may only take a few sessions or longer term depending on what is needed.
Choosing a counsellor is a daunting task. Most of us use the same language to describe what we do and how we do it, making it even harder to decide. I have been there, and I learnt that choosing a few counsellors to have an initial meeting with, is a good place to start. This way, you get a flavour of how your work with that person will look like. I invite you to book a free exploratory session with me and decide afterwards if we are a good fit.
Choosing a counsellor is a daunting task. Most of us use the same language to describe what we do and how we do it, making it even harder to decide. I have been there, and I learnt that choosing a few counsellors to have an initial meeting with, is a good place to start. This way, you get a flavour of how your work with that person will look like. I invite you to book a free exploratory session with me and decide afterwards if we are a good fit.
Dr Jess Page
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience of working within mental health settings for over 13 years. I work with people with a range of difficulties and all ages, including children, adolescents, adults and older adults. I work collaboratively with clients to develop a shared understanding of their current difficulties and to support them to work towards their goals. I believe it is important to build a safe and trusting space where a person can feel able to express themselves without fear of judgement.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience of working within mental health settings for over 13 years. I work with people with a range of difficulties and all ages, including children, adolescents, adults and older adults. I work collaboratively with clients to develop a shared understanding of their current difficulties and to support them to work towards their goals. I believe it is important to build a safe and trusting space where a person can feel able to express themselves without fear of judgement.
I am also qualified to work with couples and groups about relationships.
I enjoy the different values and beliefs each person brings to our counselling sessions. Working with clients with different family, social, ethnic, cultural and educational backgrounds means that my sessions are tailored to each persons needs. Often people seem pleasantly surprised at how much they and their lives change!
I am also qualified to work with couples and groups about relationships.
I enjoy the different values and beliefs each person brings to our counselling sessions. Working with clients with different family, social, ethnic, cultural and educational backgrounds means that my sessions are tailored to each persons needs. Often people seem pleasantly surprised at how much they and their lives change!
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I'm a qualified and professional counsellor who see's individuals and couples.
MY PROMISE TO YOU IS I WILL NOT JUDGE, I WILL BE KIND, I WILL LISTEN
I'm a qualified and professional counsellor who see's individuals and couples.
MY PROMISE TO YOU IS I WILL NOT JUDGE, I WILL BE KIND, I WILL LISTEN
I am a highly professional and competent therapist with years of experience working with individuals and couples.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and EMDR therapist with 27+ years of experience. I am also a qualified Gold Standard ADHD assessor for adults. My sessions are structured and encouraging they focus on client's personal goals. Client's are enabled rather than taught to achieve their own individual goal for therapy. Over the years I have worked in various environments including the NHS and have discovered via my client work that therapy can change lives and create possibilities. This is the ethos and mainstay of my client work.
I am a highly professional and competent therapist with years of experience working with individuals and couples.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and EMDR therapist with 27+ years of experience. I am also a qualified Gold Standard ADHD assessor for adults. My sessions are structured and encouraging they focus on client's personal goals. Client's are enabled rather than taught to achieve their own individual goal for therapy. Over the years I have worked in various environments including the NHS and have discovered via my client work that therapy can change lives and create possibilities. This is the ethos and mainstay of my client work.
I love working with people, getting to know you and hearing your story. I believe that we are all unique. One of the things I love most about my work is the privilege of seeing someone begin to thrive and to enjoy their life again. I love helping to find some inner calm, clarity of thought and to be practicing self compassion as part of their everyday lives. I work in a bespoke way, tailor making my approach to each person. However, that said, everyone's needs compassion and so a compassion focused therapy approach runs through all of my work. I am most definitely a human first and a psychologist second.
I love working with people, getting to know you and hearing your story. I believe that we are all unique. One of the things I love most about my work is the privilege of seeing someone begin to thrive and to enjoy their life again. I love helping to find some inner calm, clarity of thought and to be practicing self compassion as part of their everyday lives. I work in a bespoke way, tailor making my approach to each person. However, that said, everyone's needs compassion and so a compassion focused therapy approach runs through all of my work. I am most definitely a human first and a psychologist second.
I offer an integrative approach to therapy to tailor our work to what feels right for you. I aim to meet clients where they are, and create a supportive, collaborative space — one where we can gently explore, experiment with new perspectives, and work through emotions in ways that help you move forward on your healing journey.
I offer an integrative approach to therapy to tailor our work to what feels right for you. I aim to meet clients where they are, and create a supportive, collaborative space — one where we can gently explore, experiment with new perspectives, and work through emotions in ways that help you move forward on your healing journey.
I am a person-centred counsellor offering a non-judgemental and safe space for you to explore any difficulties you may be experiencing. I am a qualified, insured and DBS checked Person-Centered Psychotherapist. I aim to help individuals develop a deeper knowledge and self-awareness through past experiences and traumas so they can develop greater insights into themselves through self-acceptance and compassion.
I am a person-centred counsellor offering a non-judgemental and safe space for you to explore any difficulties you may be experiencing. I am a qualified, insured and DBS checked Person-Centered Psychotherapist. I aim to help individuals develop a deeper knowledge and self-awareness through past experiences and traumas so they can develop greater insights into themselves through self-acceptance and compassion.
Life can be full of challenges and sometimes we need help to make sense of what is going on. Maybe there are issues in your life right now that are making life difficult, or perhaps your past experiences are having an impact on you, stopping you from being where you want to be, or from being the person you deserve to be.
Life can be full of challenges and sometimes we need help to make sense of what is going on. Maybe there are issues in your life right now that are making life difficult, or perhaps your past experiences are having an impact on you, stopping you from being where you want to be, or from being the person you deserve to be.
Life can be incredibly heavy, and sometimes the ways we’ve learned to cope just aren't enough anymore. Whether you are navigating the suffocating fog of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the complex layers of identity and trauma, I am here to hold space for you.
Our journey begins by gently identifying the specific hurdles you are facing. Then, we will create a personalised treatment plan—one designed specifically to help you reclaim your life and feel like "you" again. I believe therapy should be more than just talk; it should lead to tangible change. Many of my clients notice a significant lifting of their symptom.
Life can be incredibly heavy, and sometimes the ways we’ve learned to cope just aren't enough anymore. Whether you are navigating the suffocating fog of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the complex layers of identity and trauma, I am here to hold space for you.
Our journey begins by gently identifying the specific hurdles you are facing. Then, we will create a personalised treatment plan—one designed specifically to help you reclaim your life and feel like "you" again. I believe therapy should be more than just talk; it should lead to tangible change. Many of my clients notice a significant lifting of their symptom.
I have also trained as a Child and Family Mediator, which informs my work with couples and families, particularly those navigating separation and co-parenting arrangements.
A significant part of my practice is couples work. Most couples arrive for therapy certain that the other person is the problem. What usually emerges over time is a shared dynamic, patterns that both people are contributing to. When that becomes conscious, couples can begin to work with each other rather than against each other.
I have also trained as a Child and Family Mediator, which informs my work with couples and families, particularly those navigating separation and co-parenting arrangements.
A significant part of my practice is couples work. Most couples arrive for therapy certain that the other person is the problem. What usually emerges over time is a shared dynamic, patterns that both people are contributing to. When that becomes conscious, couples can begin to work with each other rather than against each other.
Are you feeling a growing distance in your relationship — lonely, unheard, or going round in the same difficult patterns? Maybe communication has broken down, trust feels shaky, or life just feels overwhelming and it’s starting to affect how you connect with the people around you. You don’t have to work it out on your own.
Relationships can be a real source of comfort, but when things aren’t working, it can feel confusing and painful, and it often spills into other areas of life. You might be dealing with conflict at home, a relationship ending, anxiety, low mood, or just a constant sense that things don’t feel quite right.
Are you feeling a growing distance in your relationship — lonely, unheard, or going round in the same difficult patterns? Maybe communication has broken down, trust feels shaky, or life just feels overwhelming and it’s starting to affect how you connect with the people around you. You don’t have to work it out on your own.
Relationships can be a real source of comfort, but when things aren’t working, it can feel confusing and painful, and it often spills into other areas of life. You might be dealing with conflict at home, a relationship ending, anxiety, low mood, or just a constant sense that things don’t feel quite right.
Hi I’m Mark,
I offer a warm, empathic and positive approach to support those facing stress, anxiety, trauma, low mood, or a sense of feeling stuck.
With a previous background in high-pressure roles and experience across a wide range of therapeutic techniques, I understand the challenges of both personal and professional life. I don’t believe in being a silent therapist—I actively engage, as I believe strong rapport is key. Together, we work toward balance, personal growth, and a deeper sense of harmony.
Hi I’m Mark,
I offer a warm, empathic and positive approach to support those facing stress, anxiety, trauma, low mood, or a sense of feeling stuck.
With a previous background in high-pressure roles and experience across a wide range of therapeutic techniques, I understand the challenges of both personal and professional life. I don’t believe in being a silent therapist—I actively engage, as I believe strong rapport is key. Together, we work toward balance, personal growth, and a deeper sense of harmony.
As a fully qualified and accredited Systemic Couple and Family Psychotherapist (MA), with 25 years clinical experience, both within the NHS and via my own independent practice, I offer online individual, couple & family therapy, & clinical supervision.
Alongside my clinical practice, as UKCP Media Spokesperson, I regularly contribute to the national & international media - including the Guardian, Telegraph & Independent - on a range of relational matters, and support the work of social justice charity Support Through Court, and domestic abuse charity Clean Slate.
As a fully qualified and accredited Systemic Couple and Family Psychotherapist (MA), with 25 years clinical experience, both within the NHS and via my own independent practice, I offer online individual, couple & family therapy, & clinical supervision.
Alongside my clinical practice, as UKCP Media Spokesperson, I regularly contribute to the national & international media - including the Guardian, Telegraph & Independent - on a range of relational matters, and support the work of social justice charity Support Through Court, and domestic abuse charity Clean Slate.
Relationship issues, Couples, low self-worth, esteem, anxiety, depression.
I am a fully qualified, accredited Psychotherapist and counsellor. I work with a range of issues, including anxiety and depression. Being heard and accepted for being who you truly are, can feel incredibly empowering. When this is taken away, our thoughts can trigger unhelpful behaviours, increasing low mood. Which in turn can play havoc with our emotions. When we feel lonely and isolated, overwhelming feelings can flood our thoughts and fears. I can offer you a safe, warm, and confidential space to explore any issues that may contribute towards your anxiety and depression. I am here to listen to you in an non-judgmental way.
Relationship issues, Couples, low self-worth, esteem, anxiety, depression.
I am a fully qualified, accredited Psychotherapist and counsellor. I work with a range of issues, including anxiety and depression. Being heard and accepted for being who you truly are, can feel incredibly empowering. When this is taken away, our thoughts can trigger unhelpful behaviours, increasing low mood. Which in turn can play havoc with our emotions. When we feel lonely and isolated, overwhelming feelings can flood our thoughts and fears. I can offer you a safe, warm, and confidential space to explore any issues that may contribute towards your anxiety and depression. I am here to listen to you in an non-judgmental way.
You have made the first step by recognising that you need some help and for seeking this help now and that is a really positive decision, one that I know would have not been an easy one to make. Counselling is an effective tool to hep support with many difficult issues in your life and can help give a different point of view and think about things in a different way. Talking about your issues is good for your health and wellbeing.
You have made the first step by recognising that you need some help and for seeking this help now and that is a really positive decision, one that I know would have not been an easy one to make. Counselling is an effective tool to hep support with many difficult issues in your life and can help give a different point of view and think about things in a different way. Talking about your issues is good for your health and wellbeing.
Sometimes life can present difficult challenges. When that happens it's easy to feel confused, lonely, stuck and perhaps even judged. I can help you by providing a space for realisation, processing trauma and finding greater inner peace and freedom to live the life you wish for. I believe that the most important relationship we have is with ourselves. Having self compassion and being at peace with one’s self can be difficult to practice. I want to bring you hope and support you in becoming your own best friend.
Sometimes life can present difficult challenges. When that happens it's easy to feel confused, lonely, stuck and perhaps even judged. I can help you by providing a space for realisation, processing trauma and finding greater inner peace and freedom to live the life you wish for. I believe that the most important relationship we have is with ourselves. Having self compassion and being at peace with one’s self can be difficult to practice. I want to bring you hope and support you in becoming your own best friend.
Are you finding your marriage or relationship to be really hard right now?
I’ve worked with many couples who have either been together for a really long time, or who are just starting out. Both have their unique yet similar challenges as they bridge two different personalities, styles of communicating and overcome old stuff from their upbringing and past relationships. I've also seen real change as couples address these issues.
Are you finding your marriage or relationship to be really hard right now?
I’ve worked with many couples who have either been together for a really long time, or who are just starting out. Both have their unique yet similar challenges as they bridge two different personalities, styles of communicating and overcome old stuff from their upbringing and past relationships. I've also seen real change as couples address these issues.
I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, offering therapy to adults, young people over 16 and couples.
Hi I’m Chad, Firstly, thank you for being courageous and taking the first step towards finding help, which I know can feel quite scary. I'm a deeply caring and understanding person, firmly believing that we may all need some help at times in our lives and that this can feel daunting. Being heard and understood with no judgement enables and empowers my clients to experience and build their lives as they truly want them.
I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, offering therapy to adults, young people over 16 and couples.
Hi I’m Chad, Firstly, thank you for being courageous and taking the first step towards finding help, which I know can feel quite scary. I'm a deeply caring and understanding person, firmly believing that we may all need some help at times in our lives and that this can feel daunting. Being heard and understood with no judgement enables and empowers my clients to experience and build their lives as they truly want them.
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Marriage Counselling
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.