Marie Ashwood

Welcome. My name is Marie.

I work with adults, children and young people, in person and via zoom, providing short and longer term counselling or therapy, to support growth and help them resolve whatever issues are impacting their lives.

I have been working in mental health settings for many years as a nurse, and in private practice for more than ten years. 

I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist in Transactional Analysis, and am trained in EMDR and Internal Family Systems. I may integrate these into my treatment approach, according to what feels most helpful to the client.

My particular interest and experience is in working with the impact of trauma, whether this is a single event, or complex or chronic trauma. I work with the survivors of abuse, or adverse childhood or adult experiences, as well as first responders and services personnel, among others.

It's daunting to step into the therapy room, especially for the first time. It's really important to choose to work with someone with whom you are able to feel comfortable and safe.

For this reason, I offer a free initial 15 minute telephone chat to help you decide.

I offer a compassionate, warm and non-judgemental environment  to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences.

In an initial session we will talk about what has brought you to therapy at this time.  We will explore what you hope to gain from therapy, and make a plan together for frequency of sessions, and how you would prefer to work.

My aim is always to support you in your healing journey.