- Humanistic approach
- Practical coping strategies
- Trauma-informed care
About Marie
Marie Jones has worked in mental health settings for over 25 years and has been a qualified therapist for more than 10 years. She holds BACP registration, and brings both life experience and professional practice to her counselling. Marie aims to help people who feel stuck by listening closely and offering steady support.
Her background includes long experience with trauma from childhood abuse and with common difficulties such as depression, anxiety and low self-worth. She also helps with grief, stress, addictions and issues around intimacy and relationships. Codependency is listed among the topics she addresses.
Marie describes her style as humanistic and integrative. That means she focuses on the person in front of her and draws on different ways of working to meet each person’s needs. Sessions are practical and grounded; she will help people talk through what matters and try new ways to cope.
People who come to Marie often want a straightforward approach. She works to build understanding and to develop coping strategies that fit everyday life. The aim is clearer thinking, steadier mood and healthier relationship patterns over time.
If daily life, work or relationships are feeling hard, Marie encourages reaching out for counselling. She uses the early sessions to understand your priorities and to agree a way of working that feels comfortable and useful.
How therapy approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their experience at the centre of sessions. It focuses on listening, empathic response and helping people find their own understanding and direction, which can help with issues like low self-esteem and relationship worries.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns and can be useful for anxiety, depression and stress-related problems.
Finding the right way of working is often part of therapy. The counsellor will work collaboratively to decide which approach, or blend of approaches, suits your needs and goals. That choice can change as progress is made and new priorities appear.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life by removing travel time and offering shorter or more flexible appointment times. They also allow sessions from different locations when quieter surroundings or less travel are needed, while still keeping the focus on improving coping, mood and relationships.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Marie works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and trauma. She also addresses issues such as codependency, self-esteem, intimacy-related concerns and chronic illness.
How would you describe the therapeutic style here?
The approach is humanistic and integrative, focusing on the person’s experience and using different methods as needed. Sessions emphasise listening, understanding and developing practical coping strategies.
What is Marie's professional background?
She has over 25 years in mental health work and more than 10 years as a qualified therapist. Her experience includes extensive work with complex trauma from childhood abuse.
Where is the counsellor based and what credential is shown?
The counsellor practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people within the United Kingdom.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the counsellor's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.