Marian O'Donoghue

I am a person-centred counsellor based in Nottinghamshire. 

Currently, I have availability for online sessions and in-person ar my practice in Newark-on-Trent. I offer both short-term and long term therapy. Sessions are 50 minutes long.

I came to counselling from a background in community advice and support services, having worked in various settings including a Disabled People’s Organisation. I have always felt that mental distress is a barrier to people being able to reach their true potential and goals in life. I am passionate about mental health and working collaboratively with people to create a safe space where you can feel seen and heard.

I am a registered member of BACP and I work within their ethical framework. I am a member of a professional peer group, I have a BACP Accredited clinical Supervisor and I have regular ongoing training for my professional development.

Are you a frightened learner?

I have an interest in working with education-based trauma. People who have experienced a difficult time in school can become frightened learners and have difficulty progressing through school, college or university, coping with exams or assessments or realising their full potential. If this has been your experience and you feel it might be helpful to talk about it in a safe and non-judgemental therapeutic space, we can work together to explore what is holding you back, what makes you fearful in learning environments and try to find ways you might support yourself to have a more positive experience as a learner.

How I work

I believe in the power of a safe therapeutic relationship with a trustworthy and empathic counsellor to facilitate change and growth.

I work face to face in my therapy room in Newark-on-Trent. I also offer online sessions. 

Call me for a free introductory chat and if you like, we can set up a 30 minutes online session so you can get to know me, see if you feel comfortable with me.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Contact me for more information and to arrange an initial 30 minute session to explore whether you think I might be the right fit for you as a therapist and whether we might be able to work together. There is no charge for this introductory session.