- Client-Centred Therapy
- Psychodynamic ideas
- Solution-Focused techniques
About Marie
Marie Shakespear is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues and depression. Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
Marie uses straightforward, spoken approaches to help people talk through what is worrying them. She listens for patterns in relationships and day-to-day reactions, and then helps clients spot small, practical steps they can try between sessions. Conversations focus on present problems and on understanding how past experiences may still affect current feelings and choices.
Her approach draws on client-centred work to make sure sessions follow what each person brings. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at underlying patterns. When a clear goal is helpful, solution-focused techniques are used to build concrete next steps. For people who have been hurt, trauma-focused methods are offered to address the impact of that harm.
Marie has experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns beyond anxiety, including self-esteem, ADHD, grief from separation, workplace stress and sexual health matters such as kink and alternative cultures. She also offers supervision to other practitioners. She explains methods simply and checks in often to make sure the work remains relevant.
To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches work for online counselling
Marie uses client-centred therapy to keep sessions focused on what matters to the person in front of her, helping them describe feelings and decide next steps. Psychodynamic ideas are used to notice repeating patterns and how earlier experiences can shape present reactions. Solution-focused methods aim for short-term, practical goals that can be tried between sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to try. That might mean focusing on short-term coping and goal-setting at first, then looking more closely at longer-running patterns later.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them explicitly. Online sessions can help fit counselling into a busy week by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it easier to schedule appointments around work or caregiving. Registered or accredited professionals can discuss which session rhythm and format will best fit everyday life without assuming a specific setup.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues and depression, among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is conversational and goal-aware, using client-centred listening plus psychodynamic reflection and solution-focused steps when needed.
How much experience does she have?
Marie has five years of professional practice working with a range of emotional and relational difficulties.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what about formats?
To start, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Please confirm the current session formats before booking.
How are costs handled?
Session cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.