Hi – I'm Marie

I'm a qualified integrative counsellor based in Barry, in the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan, ideally located for clients in Cardiff and across the wider Vale.

I know from personal experience how daunting it can feel to reach out for counselling. Choosing someone to share your most personal and vulnerable experiences with takes courage, so I want to share a little about me to help you feel more at ease.

Before qualifying a counsellor and during my training, I spent many years working in the social care sector with mental health charities across Cardiff and the Vale. This gave me a deep understanding of the broad range of mental health challenges people face. I've worked with adults of all ages, supporting them with everything from day-to-day stress and anxiety to processing complex trauma and abuse.

I spent a few years as a substance use counsellor, working with people in current addiction and those in recovery. A large part of this work was discovering new coping tools to manage whatever the reasons for addiction taking hold of originally. These clients were angry and misunderstood - so being able to provide a warm and safe space created an opportunity to learn and grow. 

A major reason I chose to train as a counsellor was to offer specialist support in maternal mental health – an area that is too often misunderstood and under-supported. Having experienced my own mental health struggles during pregnancy and following the birth of my son, I know first-hand how overwhelming this life transition can be. This extends to partners also, as their emotions can often be overlooked. 

I'm passionate about supporting parents – both individually and as couples – as they navigate the realities of early parenthood. Whether you're feeling lost, anxious, disconnected or burdened by shame or guilt, I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to gently explore what’s going on and work towards a sense of peace and self-compassion.

My counselling room is warm, cosy, and designed to help you feel relaxed and truly yourself. There’s also an on-site café if you’d like to grab a coffee before or after your session. Whilst my room is located on the first floor, there is a lift to ensure accessibility. 

Outside of my counselling work, you’ll often find me walking by the sea – with an ice cream or coffee in hand – on one of the many stunning beaches the Vale of Glamorgan has to offer.

I hope this gives you a sense of who I am and what I offer. If you're considering counselling, I’d be honoured to hear from you and see how I might support you through whatever you’re facing right now.

Warmly,
Marie