"In my early years of qualifying, I used to ask myself: how can I treat, change or cure this person? These days I phrase this question as: how can I provide a secure relationship which this person may use for their own personal growth and wellbeing? I believe the therapeutic relationship can be the most powerful tool for helping a person change and to develop self-belief and hope where hopelessness was once the daily struggle"
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I am a Counselling Psychologist who has over 12 years’ experience working both within the NHS and private practice. I have experience of working in a range of clinical settings and I have worked with various clinical presentations such as depression, anxiety, OCD, loss, chronic pain, domestic violence, physical health conditions, stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and many more. I am a warm, empathic, compassionate, and non-judgemental practitioner psychologist, and I ensure to provide clients with a safe and confidential therapeutic environment within which they can explore and effectively address their current difficulties. I am committed to working with clients to improve both their mental and emotional wellbeing. I work within a framework which is tailored to clients’ individual needs. I specialise in providing psychological treatment for adults, couples and children.
Marie is trained in various evidence-based psychological therapies including Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Dialectal Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Therapies, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). She works within an integrative model and tailors psychological therapy around her clients’ individual needs. She has worked in various clinical settings and with a range of psychological difficulties. Additionally, Marie has lectured on psychology at degree level at various universities, such as Teesside and Newcastle Universities, amongst others.
Marie has worked within the NHS for 12 years, alongside her private practice. She has worked within primary care, secondary care and inpatient units. She has worked both within adult services and CAMHS services, with children. Marie also has experience in providing psychological therapy for families and couples. She has vast experience in treating a range of clinical presentations, providing specialist assessment, formulation and evidence-based treatment. Additionally, Marie has worked within occupational health departments and lectured on psychology within various universities. Further, she is also experienced in carrying out medical legal work, supervising doctoral trainees and qualified psychologists. Marie also provides specialist consultation and advice to other professionals and teams, needing support.