- Client-Centred Therapy
- Psychodynamic ideas
- Solution-Focused methods
About Marie
Marie Shakespear is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She works with people who are managing stress, anxiety, relationship stress, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns and depression. She also supports clients dealing with ADHD and life changes.
Marie uses straightforward conversation to help people talk through painful feelings and events. She focuses on listening closely and helping people find what matters most to them. Sessions aim to make sense of emotions tied to family, faith, identity and past events, including feelings of guilt and shame.
Her background includes work with a wide range of issues such as attachment and abandonment, body image, codependency, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and sexual practices including BDSM and kink. She also addresses communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, domestic violence, fatherhood concerns and career pressures.
Marie draws on client-centred ways of working to keep conversations grounded in the client's experience. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns from the past, and solution-focused steps to identify practical next moves. Trauma-focused approaches inform work with upsetting memories and their effects.
She is available to people from diverse backgrounds, including LGBT clients, and accepts international clients. Marie also offers supervision to other practitioners. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How her approaches are used in online work
Marie combines client-centred work with psychodynamic and solution-focused approaches in online sessions. Client-Centred Therapy means conversations focus on the client's experience, encouraging open expression and reflection to clarify feelings and priorities. Psychodynamic ideas look at recurring patterns and how early relationships shape current reactions, which can help when feelings repeat across situations. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on concrete steps and small changes that move someone toward clearer goals and improved day-to-day functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss what feels most helpful and adjust the methods based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where the client’s priorities guide which methods are used.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel, and can allow for shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that suits practical needs. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors and therapists, often use online ways to make appointments more flexible and to support ongoing work across locations.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. The profile also lists ADHD, bipolar, parenting and career concerns among her focus areas.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is grounded in client-centred conversation, with attention to past patterns and practical steps. She combines listening with psychodynamic reflection and solution-focused actions.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom with a range of presenting issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.