
Marion Leishman
Registered Member MBACP
Contact information
Therapist - Tring
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
Availability
Currently I work Monday, Wednesday and Thursday daytime and evenings. I can occasionally offer other times.
About me and my therapy practice
Hi and welcome to my page. My name is Marion and I am experienced Integrative Counsellor/ Psychotherapist.
I work with both adults and young people, integrating various therapeutic approaches. I pride myself on being client-led, warm, honest and non-judgemental. My ability to build authentic, trusting relationships has been key to creating safe, supportive environments, and enriching therapeutic experiences for my clients.
At present I am only able to offer an online counselling service. I am fully insured.
Practice description
There may be various reasons why you are considering counselling at this time or perhaps you want to work through something specific. This may be a current difficulty or something more historical. Throughout our lives we experience multiple events that can impact us significantly. Perhaps you are feeling anxious, low in mood, in a state of distress, experiencing difficult thoughts or are impacted in other ways by your mental or physical health. You may be looking for a deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences.
I believe these are all areas we can explore together through the counselling process and the relationship we build.
I combine different therapeutic approaches including person-centred, transactional analysis and DBT (dialectical behavioural therapy). I work in a relational way which i find strengthens the counselling experience. I am fully qualified and experienced in all these approaches.
I am passionate about offering an inclusive practice, with a specialist focus on living as a neurodivergent person/family within our broader community. I also encourage and welcome feedback from my client's.
Alongside my private practice, I am a counsellor within a therapeutic service working with people with often complex needs, and separately from this at a secondary school. I also offer therapeutic and practical support for neurodivergent individuals and families.
Before qualifying as a counsellor, I worked for many years as an Occupational Therapist with adults and children. As well, I volunteered for a Hertfordshire hospice within the children/families team. This very much complements my inclusive and diverse therapeutic approach.
Qualifications:
CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Counselling
CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
APT Level 2 accreditation in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
PGCert Neuroscience and Sensory Integration
Occupational Therapy BSc (1st)
Multiple short certified courses
My first session
I offer a free introductory 20 minute call, so we can meet each other and explore your reasons for enquiring about counselling. I will aim to answer any questions you may have, and we can consider if we are the right fit and have the potential to work together. Following on from this, I will send you a contract to read through, and sign, and we can arrange our first session.
What I can help with
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, Loss, Mood disorder, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, Post-traumatic stress, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sexual identity, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
CBT, Creative therapy, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Transactional analysis
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Time-limited
Languages spoken
English