Margaret De Sousa Marques

I am an Integrative counsellor, offering my services online or by telephone. I can support you with challenges such as anxiety, low self-worth, relationships and bereavement. Apart from offering you a confidential and safe space to express your feelings, I also support you explore and understand the problem in more depth, set achieveable goals for progress and provide strategies and tools to manage your emotions in the present so to aid your journey towards healing.

My training is on various different approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic and person-centred. I also incorporate mindfulness, meditation hypnotherapy and self-compassion tools. Being able to work with different approaches is extremely helpful as I can draw on various techniques and tools that best fit your needs towards a successful journey of healing and personal growth. My professional journey as a therapist is deeply rooted and guided in my personal belief that we are all very unique individuals and that there is no one size fits all therapy.

My training in different modalities:

Person-Centred Therapy

Person-centred therapy focuses on your innate tendency to find fulfilment by using your own personal attributions and potential which have been dampened by false beliefs and influenced by societal pressures or negative relationships. These have impacted your self perception and your view of the world blocking you from self fulfilment.

I provide a safe, accepting and open minded environment for you to explore and understand your negative thoughts and feelings that have lead to your problems. Together we can find your strengths and work towards building a more confident and empowered you.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

CBT is a a short term therapy, however I use this approach intertwined with others when needed to support you in identifying and changing negative thoughts and behaviour that are destructive to your wellbeing.

With this approach I support you to understand your triggers and patterns and also to use various techniques to help with your healing and journey such as changing those cognitive patterns as well as using relaxation and mindfulness methods (among others).

Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic therapy helps bring the unconscious to the conscious mind by working with your past and present, patterns and defences. I do this by drawing on similar techniques used in psychoanalysis, such as transference, free association and interpretation.

​This approach can be helpful for you to unpack traumatic experiences and move on from them so to reach some closure, enabling you to pursue personal growth and to overcome or manage the impact this has on your personal development and overall happiness.

During the first session, we will discuss what brought you to counselling, what may be contributing to your problem and for you to get to know me as a therapist and see if we would like to start working together as choosing a therapist who you feel comfortable with is really important for success.

We will discuss and agree on the length of therapy which can be reviewed. I work at your pace as change takes time and will vary from person to person. The first session is also an opportunity for any questions you may have as well as discussing tasks to reach your goals.

I also work evenings.

I am a qualified Integrative counsellor in the New Town area, offering my services online throughout the UK, so you can be in the comfort of your own home. I can support you with anxiety, relationships, bereavement and low self-worth and have 15 years experience working with autism. I am trained in cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic and person-centred approach.

Being able to work with different approaches is extremely helpful as I can draw on various techniques and tools that best fit your needs towards a successful journey of healing and personal growth. I also integrate mindfulness, art, hypnotherapy and visualisations into my work, if needed to support you. My professional journey as a therapist is deeply rooted and guided in my personal belief that we are all very unique individuals and that there is no one size fits all therapy.

My training in 'core' modalities are as follows;

Person-Centred Therapy

Person-centred therapy focuses on your innate tendency to find fulfilment by using your own personal attributions and potential which have been dampened by false beliefs and influenced by societal pressures or negative relationships. These have impacted your self perception and your view of the world blocking you from self fulfilment.

I will provide a safe, accepting and open minded environment for you to explore and understand your negative thoughts and feelings that have lead to your problems. Together we can find your strengths and work towards building a more confident and empowered you.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

CBT is a a short term therapy, however I use this approach intertwined with others when needed to support you in identifying and changing negative thoughts and behaviour that are destructive to your wellbeing.

With this approach I support you to understand your triggers and patterns and also to use various techniques to help with your healing and journey such as cognitive exercises, and relaxation methods (among others).

Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic therapy helps bring the unconscious to the conscious mind by working with your past and present, patterns and defences. I do this by drawing on similar techniques used in psychoanalysis, such as transference, free association and interpretation.

​This approach can be helpful for you to unpack traumatic experiences and move on from them so to reach some closure, enabling you to pursue personal growth and to overcome or manage the impact this has on your personal development and overall happiness.

During the first session, we will discuss what brought you to counselling, what may be contributing to your problem and for you to get to know me as a therapist and see if we would like to start working together as choosing the right therapist who you feel comfortable with is really important for success.

I work at your pace and change takes time and will vary from person to person therefore, there is no predetermined amount of sessions and you may cancel sessions if you change your mind and wish not to continue at any point.The first session is also an opportunity for any questions you may have as well as discussing tasks to reach your goals.

I also work evenings.

I am an Integrative counsellor, offering my services online or by telephone covering all of the London area. I can support you with challenges such as anxiety, low self-worth, relationships and bereavement. Apart from offering you a confidential and safe space to express your feelings, I also support you explore and understand the problem in more depth, set achieveable goals for progress and provide strategies and tools to manage your emotions in the present so to aid your journey towards healing.

My training, in central London involved various different approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic and person-centred. I also incorporate mindfulness, meditation hypnotherapy and self-compassion tools. Being able to work with different approaches is extremely helpful as I can draw on various techniques and tools that best fit your needs towards a successful journey of healing and personal growth. My professional journey as a therapist is deeply rooted and guided in my personal belief that we are all very unique individuals and that there is no one size fits all therapy.

I am professionally trained in the following modalities:

Person-Centred Therapy

Person-centred therapy focuses on your innate tendency to find fulfilment by using your own personal attributions and potential which have been dampened by false beliefs and influenced by societal pressures or negative relationships. These have impacted your self perception and your view of the world blocking you from self fulfilment.

I provide a safe, accepting and open minded environment for you to explore and understand your negative thoughts and feelings that have lead to your problems. Together we can find your strengths and work towards building a more confident and empowered you.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

CBT is a a short term therapy, however I use this approach intertwined with others when needed to support you in identifying and changing negative thoughts and behaviour that are destructive to your wellbeing.

With this approach I support you to understand your triggers and patterns and also to use various techniques to help with your healing and journey such as cognitive exercises, and relaxation methods (among others).

Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic therapy helps bring the unconscious to the conscious mind by working with your past and present, patterns and defences. I do this by drawing on similar techniques used in psychoanalysis, such as transference, free association and interpretation.

​This approach can be helpful for you to unpack traumatic experiences and move on from them so to reach some closure, enabling you to pursue personal growth and to overcome or manage the impact this has on your personal development and overall happiness.

I am also available late evenings and weekends.

Feel anxious, alone, low self-esteem or problems in forming new relationships? Through exploring your feelings, thoughts and experiences with me during the sessions, we can break the destructive patterns and internal conflicts and blocks to uncover a path towards your inner resources and strengths.

As an Integrative counsellor, I am trained in using various therapeutic approaches during the sessions. I offer my services online or by telephone so you can be in the comfort of your own home, covering all of the UK.

My training is on cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic and person-centred therapy. Being able to work with different approaches is extremely helpful as I can draw on various techniques and tools that best fit your needs towards a successful journey of healing and personal growth. I also integrate mindfulness, art, hypnotherapy and visualisations into my work, if needed to support you. My professional journey as a therapist is deeply rooted and guided in my personal belief that we are all very unique individuals and that there is no one size fits all therapy.

Below are the main modalities of my training:

Person-Centred Therapy

Person-centred therapy focuses on your innate tendency to find fulfilment by using your own personal attributions and potential which have been dampened by false beliefs and influenced by societal pressures or negative relationships. These have impacted your self perception and your view of the world blocking you from self fulfilment.

I provide a safe, accepting and open minded environment for you to explore and understand your negative thoughts and feelings that have lead to your problems. Together we can find your strengths and work towards building a more confident and empowered you.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

CBT is a a short term therapy, however I use this approach intertwined with others when needed to support you in identifying and changing negative thoughts and behaviour that are destructive to your wellbeing.

With this approach I support you to understand your triggers and patterns and also to use various techniques to help with your healing and journey such as mindfulness, visualisation techniques and relaxation methods (among others).

Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic therapy helps bring the unconscious to the conscious mind by working with your past and present, patterns and defences. I do this by drawing on similar techniques used in psychoanalysis, such as transference, free association and interpretation.

​This approach can be helpful for you to unpack traumatic experiences and move on from them so to reach some closure, enabling you to pursue personal growth and to overcome or manage the impact this has on your personal development and overall happiness

During the first session, we will discuss what brought you to counselling, what may be contributing to your problem and for you to get to know me as a therapist and see if we would like to start working together as choosing the right therapist who you feel comfortable with is really important for success.

 I work at your pace and change takes time and will vary from person to person  therefore, there is no predetermined amount of sessions and you may cancel sessions if you change your mind and wish not to continue at any point.The first session is also an opportunity for any questions you may have as well as discussing tasks to reach your goals.

I can also do evenings.

I am an Integrative counsellor, offering my services online or by telephone. I can support you with challenges such as anxiety, low self-worth, relationships and bereavement. Apart from offering you a confidential and safe space to express your feelings, I also support you explore and understand the problem in more depth. Through exploring your feelings, thoughts and experiences with me, we can break the destructive patterns and internal conflicts or blocks to uncover a path towards your inner resources and strengths. The first session involves setting achieveable goals for progress and provide strategies and tools to manage your emotions in the present so to aid your journey towards healing.

My training is on cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic and person-centred therapy. Being able to work with different approaches is extremely helpful as I can draw on various techniques and tools that best fit your needs towards a successful journey of personal growth. I also integrate mindfulness, art, hypnotherapy and visualisations into my work, if needed to support you. My professional journey as a therapist is deeply rooted and guided in my personal belief that we are all very unique individuals and that there is no one size fits all therapy.

I am professionally trained in the following;

Person-Centred Therapy

Person-centred therapy focuses on your innate tendency to find fulfilment by using your own personal attributions and potential which have been dampened by false beliefs and influenced by societal pressures or negative relationships. These have impacted your self perception and your view of the world blocking you from self fulfilment.

I provide a safe, accepting and open minded environment for you to explore and understand your negative thoughts and feelings that have lead to your problems. Together we can find your strengths and work towards building a more confident and empowered you.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

CBT is a a short term therapy, however I use this approach intertwined with others when needed to support you in identifying and changing negative thoughts and behaviour that are destructive to your wellbeing.

With this approach I support you to understand your triggers and patterns and also to use various techniques to help with your healing and journey such as cognitive exercises, and relaxation methods (among others).

Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic therapy helps bring the unconscious to the conscious mind by working with your past and present, patterns and defences. I do this by drawing on similar techniques used in psychoanalysis, such as transference, free association and interpretation.

​This approach can be helpful for you to unpack traumatic experiences and move on from them so to reach some closure, enabling you to pursue personal growth and to overcome or manage the impact this has on your personal development and overall happiness.

During the first session, we will discuss what brought you to counselling, what may be contributing to your problem and for you to get to know me as a therapist. This is to see if we would like to start working together, as choosing a therapist who you feel comfortable with is really important for a sucessful journey.

We will discuss and agree on the length of therapy which can be reviewed (usually after 6 weeks or 12 weeks). I work at your pace as change takes time and will vary from person to person. The first session is also an opportunity for any questions you may have as well as discussing tasks to reach your goals.