Marriage Counselling in Thame

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Mirella Fox
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Thame OX9
Do you feel lost or overwhelmed sometimes? Feel like you have nobody to talk to? You may feel unloved, unheard and ignored. It may feel like you are not good enough. We all deserve somebody to talk to in these darker days and I can offer you a safe, confidential and nurturing space to help you with this journey. Together we can explore any challenges you may be facing, allowing you to make positive changes in your life. Check out testimonials on my website to see how I have helped others and how I may be able to help you too. I have helped clients to work on their grief, anxiety, depression or just to listen to them.
Do you feel lost or overwhelmed sometimes? Feel like you have nobody to talk to? You may feel unloved, unheard and ignored. It may feel like you are not good enough. We all deserve somebody to talk to in these darker days and I can offer you a safe, confidential and nurturing space to help you with this journey. Together we can explore any challenges you may be facing, allowing you to make positive changes in your life. Check out testimonials on my website to see how I have helped others and how I may be able to help you too. I have helped clients to work on their grief, anxiety, depression or just to listen to them.
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Tara Michhiana
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Thame OX9
Hi, I’m a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and EMDR psychotherapist. I believe that caring for your emotional and mental well-being is essential — it influences how you think, feel, and behave, and ultimately shapes your quality of life.
Hi, I’m a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and EMDR psychotherapist. I believe that caring for your emotional and mental well-being is essential — it influences how you think, feel, and behave, and ultimately shapes your quality of life.
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Julie Arnold
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Thame OX9
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.
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Home Counties Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
At Home Counties Therapy, we provide practical, compassionate support for mental health, addiction, and neurodiversity challenges helping clients understand their experiences, manage difficulties, and build resilience. Therapy is structured and collaborative, starting with a thorough assessment to create a personalised plan that works for you. We provide a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes. We support businesses with tailored wellbeing programmes to help employees navigate complex mental health, addiction, and neurodiversity.
At Home Counties Therapy, we provide practical, compassionate support for mental health, addiction, and neurodiversity challenges helping clients understand their experiences, manage difficulties, and build resilience. Therapy is structured and collaborative, starting with a thorough assessment to create a personalised plan that works for you. We provide a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes. We support businesses with tailored wellbeing programmes to help employees navigate complex mental health, addiction, and neurodiversity.
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Ali Shepherd
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
I am an integrative therapist; trained to work with both individuals and couples (heterosexual and same sex),which means that I draw on different approaches to inform our work together.
Hello I'm Ali . We can at times , find ourselves needing the opportunity to share what we are thinking and feeling and wanting someone to listen to us and truly hear what we are saying . In sessions my aim is to offer a safe , non-judgemental , confidential space , my full attention and support for you to be truly heard. I offer  warmth and honesty so that we can work together and build a trusting therapeutic relationship.
I am an integrative therapist; trained to work with both individuals and couples (heterosexual and same sex),which means that I draw on different approaches to inform our work together.
Hello I'm Ali . We can at times , find ourselves needing the opportunity to share what we are thinking and feeling and wanting someone to listen to us and truly hear what we are saying . In sessions my aim is to offer a safe , non-judgemental , confidential space , my full attention and support for you to be truly heard. I offer  warmth and honesty so that we can work together and build a trusting therapeutic relationship.
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Susan Lee
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
Psychosexual counselling is a talking therapy to support individuals and couples with issues such as difficulties with intimacy, uncomfortable sex or unreliable erections.
When you are facing difficulties I believe that there is real value in talking to someone who has the training and experience to listen in a way that allows you to be fully understood. I am a qualified individual and relationship counsellor and have worked for the NHS as a registered nurse for over thirty years.
Psychosexual counselling is a talking therapy to support individuals and couples with issues such as difficulties with intimacy, uncomfortable sex or unreliable erections.
When you are facing difficulties I believe that there is real value in talking to someone who has the training and experience to listen in a way that allows you to be fully understood. I am a qualified individual and relationship counsellor and have worked for the NHS as a registered nurse for over thirty years.
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Samantha Cox
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Child and Young people MH, Couples Therapy, Trauma Therapy and DBT.
Life can throw some really difficult situations at us and when this happens, it can be difficult to stay positive and cope with everyday life. I believe that counselling can provide you with an opportunity to explore any personal difficulties in a confidential, supportive, and non-judgmental environment. I am an integrative counsellor with a relational approach. My aim is to provide, a counselling space that is a supportive environment in which you will be given the time and space to explore, understand and gain insight into your unique situation. I have several years of experience working with young people from 11 years old.
Child and Young people MH, Couples Therapy, Trauma Therapy and DBT.
Life can throw some really difficult situations at us and when this happens, it can be difficult to stay positive and cope with everyday life. I believe that counselling can provide you with an opportunity to explore any personal difficulties in a confidential, supportive, and non-judgmental environment. I am an integrative counsellor with a relational approach. My aim is to provide, a counselling space that is a supportive environment in which you will be given the time and space to explore, understand and gain insight into your unique situation. I have several years of experience working with young people from 11 years old.
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Mary Woods
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with individuals (aged 18+) and couples with issues around relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, family, abuse, bereavement, self-esteem, eating, shame, alcohol, drugs, sexuality and boarding school.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, unhappy, stuck or confused? Therapy can help. Whether you need short-term or long-term support, I can offer you the time and space to explore what’s going on and how your experiences are affecting you. Building a trusting relationship together, in which you can talk openly and honestly, can help deepen understanding about yourself, your emotions, your experiences and your relationships; develop your confidence and resilience and help you find more positive ways of dealing with your issues.
I work with individuals (aged 18+) and couples with issues around relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, family, abuse, bereavement, self-esteem, eating, shame, alcohol, drugs, sexuality and boarding school.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, unhappy, stuck or confused? Therapy can help. Whether you need short-term or long-term support, I can offer you the time and space to explore what’s going on and how your experiences are affecting you. Building a trusting relationship together, in which you can talk openly and honestly, can help deepen understanding about yourself, your emotions, your experiences and your relationships; develop your confidence and resilience and help you find more positive ways of dealing with your issues.
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marklowmantherapy
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
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Green Therapy
Psychotherapist, BACP
Serves Area
If you would like someone to listen to you and help you find ways to manage your emotional issues such as depression, anxiety, bereavement, trauma or difficult life events then counselling can help. I work with young people and adults in private practise situated in Aylesbury and Thame. I offer a confidential non-judgemental safe and comfortable environment, allowing my client's to express and explore themselves, their feelings, thoughts and concerns. My practise is Neuro-affirming offering counselling for Autistic and ADHD clients. I work with those that have been diagnosed and those that would like to explore their identity.
If you would like someone to listen to you and help you find ways to manage your emotional issues such as depression, anxiety, bereavement, trauma or difficult life events then counselling can help. I work with young people and adults in private practise situated in Aylesbury and Thame. I offer a confidential non-judgemental safe and comfortable environment, allowing my client's to express and explore themselves, their feelings, thoughts and concerns. My practise is Neuro-affirming offering counselling for Autistic and ADHD clients. I work with those that have been diagnosed and those that would like to explore their identity.
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Dr Elizabeth Howl
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
When something unexpected comes into your life, such as a traumatic event, physical health condition, or mental health problem, you can feel like your world has been turned upside down. You might wonder if you will ever get back to being the person you used to be and if you will ever enjoy life again. You might experience anxiety, episodes of panic, struggle with constant negative thoughts, be unable to sleep, isolate yourself and push away those you care most about. Whatever you are struggling with, please get in touch and together we can help you move towards the life you want to lead.
When something unexpected comes into your life, such as a traumatic event, physical health condition, or mental health problem, you can feel like your world has been turned upside down. You might wonder if you will ever get back to being the person you used to be and if you will ever enjoy life again. You might experience anxiety, episodes of panic, struggle with constant negative thoughts, be unable to sleep, isolate yourself and push away those you care most about. Whatever you are struggling with, please get in touch and together we can help you move towards the life you want to lead.
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Sara Whammond
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Serves Area
Are you struggling with your own emotional wellbeing, worried about your teenager, or concerned about your child? Are you noticing changes in mood, behaviour, or confidence and feeling unsure how best to help? You are not alone — and things can get better. You may be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or stuck. Perhaps you are a parent trying to support a child or young person who is struggling, or a teenager finding life, relationships, or school hard to manage. Past experiences, including trauma, bullying, or difficult relationships, may still be affecting how you or your family feel day to day.
Are you struggling with your own emotional wellbeing, worried about your teenager, or concerned about your child? Are you noticing changes in mood, behaviour, or confidence and feeling unsure how best to help? You are not alone — and things can get better. You may be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or stuck. Perhaps you are a parent trying to support a child or young person who is struggling, or a teenager finding life, relationships, or school hard to manage. Past experiences, including trauma, bullying, or difficult relationships, may still be affecting how you or your family feel day to day.
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Dr Claire Eden-Brown
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
Therapy means different things to different people. For some, it's about changing a particular behaviour or learning to better manage emotions. For others, it's a space to unpack experiences and gain deeper understanding. Sometimes it's all of these—or something else entirely. My strength lies in helping clients explore, reflect and make sense of their inner world. I aim to create a space that’s safe, accepting, and non-directive, so we can work together to understand why you feel, think, or behave the way you do. Through insight, we can uncover new ways of relating to yourself and others, helping you move toward the life you want.
Therapy means different things to different people. For some, it's about changing a particular behaviour or learning to better manage emotions. For others, it's a space to unpack experiences and gain deeper understanding. Sometimes it's all of these—or something else entirely. My strength lies in helping clients explore, reflect and make sense of their inner world. I aim to create a space that’s safe, accepting, and non-directive, so we can work together to understand why you feel, think, or behave the way you do. Through insight, we can uncover new ways of relating to yourself and others, helping you move toward the life you want.
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Dee Maddox-Hinton
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I support individuals, couples, groups and families with their mental and emotional health.
Counselling usually starts with 50-minute, once or twice weekly sessions as required by the client and reduces to fortnightly then monthly as progress is being made if so desired. Thereafter three monthly check-ins are also an option, or as and when new challenges arrive. Dates/times can be flexible to meet client's shift-work and family commitments.
I support individuals, couples, groups and families with their mental and emotional health.
Counselling usually starts with 50-minute, once or twice weekly sessions as required by the client and reduces to fortnightly then monthly as progress is being made if so desired. Thereafter three monthly check-ins are also an option, or as and when new challenges arrive. Dates/times can be flexible to meet client's shift-work and family commitments.
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Inner Citadel Psychotherapy Centre
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Couples Therapy is £160.
Our clinic offers evidence-based psychological therapies. We provide a confidential space where individuals can explore emotional difficulties that may be longstanding, complex, or resistant to change. Informed by relational models that emphasise the therapeutic relationship as a dynamic, co-created process, our work supports meaningful, lasting change through sustained attention to the deeper layers of the mind. This integrative approach is supported by a growing body of clinical research demonstrating its effectiveness, especially in complex or chronic cases, with benefits that often continue beyond the duration of therapy.
Couples Therapy is £160.
Our clinic offers evidence-based psychological therapies. We provide a confidential space where individuals can explore emotional difficulties that may be longstanding, complex, or resistant to change. Informed by relational models that emphasise the therapeutic relationship as a dynamic, co-created process, our work supports meaningful, lasting change through sustained attention to the deeper layers of the mind. This integrative approach is supported by a growing body of clinical research demonstrating its effectiveness, especially in complex or chronic cases, with benefits that often continue beyond the duration of therapy.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Leah Spasova
Psychologist, GMBPsS
Online Only
Or maybe the starting point is harder: finding a partner, rebuilding trust with yourself and love, or else?
Whatever sits closest to your heart - we can work with. I help my clients build their skill set, and understanding of themselves and their partners, expand on their sexuality and expression, get out of unhealthy patterns in relationships and build a life full of passion, pleasure, excitement, love, peace and confidence. Curious?
Or maybe the starting point is harder: finding a partner, rebuilding trust with yourself and love, or else?
Whatever sits closest to your heart - we can work with. I help my clients build their skill set, and understanding of themselves and their partners, expand on their sexuality and expression, get out of unhealthy patterns in relationships and build a life full of passion, pleasure, excitement, love, peace and confidence. Curious?
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Meg Harper
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I aim to thoroughly understand the issues and then to help adults, teenagers and couples towards creative change through a variety of approaches, tailored to their particular situations.
Whilst my approach puts the person at the centre, I often use CBT, ACT, Positive Psychology and creative approaches. We will explore your personal history and your underlying beliefs, thinking, feelings and behavior to help you transform your here and now. Whether working with individuals or couples, I aim to help you take practical steps to resolve issues
I aim to thoroughly understand the issues and then to help adults, teenagers and couples towards creative change through a variety of approaches, tailored to their particular situations.
Whilst my approach puts the person at the centre, I often use CBT, ACT, Positive Psychology and creative approaches. We will explore your personal history and your underlying beliefs, thinking, feelings and behavior to help you transform your here and now. Whether working with individuals or couples, I aim to help you take practical steps to resolve issues
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Clare Francis
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with individuals, couples, young people and families.
Whether you are looking for help for yourself, your marriage, your children, or your whole family, I can offer you confidential, professional help rooted in my experience and training. I can provide you with a safe, confidential space in which to talk about and explore the issues which are troubling you.
I work with individuals, couples, young people and families.
Whether you are looking for help for yourself, your marriage, your children, or your whole family, I can offer you confidential, professional help rooted in my experience and training. I can provide you with a safe, confidential space in which to talk about and explore the issues which are troubling you.
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Dr Donna Bella Gurney
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Are you battling an eating disorder or caught in a cycle of never feeling good enough? Are you constantly self-doubting or procastinating? Is anxiety holding you back from the life you want to live? Maybe you’re overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck in perfectionism — driven by impossible standards and harsh self-criticism. Perhaps your relationships are suffering, and you don’t know why. You don’t have to face this alone. I created "Tutum Psychology" from the Latin word 'tutum', meaning 'safe'—to offer exactly that: a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore, heal, and grow. Let’s work together to create that space for you.
Are you battling an eating disorder or caught in a cycle of never feeling good enough? Are you constantly self-doubting or procastinating? Is anxiety holding you back from the life you want to live? Maybe you’re overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck in perfectionism — driven by impossible standards and harsh self-criticism. Perhaps your relationships are suffering, and you don’t know why. You don’t have to face this alone. I created "Tutum Psychology" from the Latin word 'tutum', meaning 'safe'—to offer exactly that: a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore, heal, and grow. Let’s work together to create that space for you.
01628 969426 View 01628 969426
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Anna Elisabeth Andersson
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
I'm a fully qualified psychotherapist, counsellor and couples' therapist and have a diploma in advanced transpersonal psychotherapy.
There are times in our lives when we feel overwhelmed by personal problems. We might turn to family or friends but feel that this is not enough. Or perhaps we find it difficult to talk about what’s bothering us or feel there’s no one who wants or are able to listen. Therapy provides a safe and contained space where personal challenges and difficult feelings can be expressed and gently explored & processed. I provide a professional & confidential psychotherapy service in which I help & support my clients work through whatever difficulties they’re experiencing. I maintain a duty of care & work within ethical boundaries.
I'm a fully qualified psychotherapist, counsellor and couples' therapist and have a diploma in advanced transpersonal psychotherapy.
There are times in our lives when we feel overwhelmed by personal problems. We might turn to family or friends but feel that this is not enough. Or perhaps we find it difficult to talk about what’s bothering us or feel there’s no one who wants or are able to listen. Therapy provides a safe and contained space where personal challenges and difficult feelings can be expressed and gently explored & processed. I provide a professional & confidential psychotherapy service in which I help & support my clients work through whatever difficulties they’re experiencing. I maintain a duty of care & work within ethical boundaries.
01628 562654 View 01628 562654
Marriage Counselling Counsellors
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.