Meet Marie
I'm a UKCP-accredited Gestalt Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Trainer based in West Bridgford, Nottingham.
My journey into psychotherapy began through my own experience of being a client. During a particularly challenging period of my life, therapy helped me navigate the impact of a relationship breakdown, questions of identity and a loss of direction. That experience gave me a deep appreciation of how difficult it can be to ask for help, and how important it is to find a therapist with whom you feel safe enough to begin. It continues to inform the compassion, respect and understanding I bring to my work today.
My professional journey
My work is particularly informed by my background as a professional dancer, movement practitioner and educator. These experiences taught me to value the intelligence of the body and slowing down enough to notice what is happening beneath the surface. Our bodies can hold important information that words alone cannot always express. Bringing awareness to these experiences can help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and open up new possibilities for change, particularly when experiences are difficult to put into words or have been shaped by trauma.
Over 27 years of working alongside students and professionals, including as a former Programme Leader at Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute (SPTI), I have developed a particular understanding of the pressures of professional life, identity and change, and the importance of finding a sustainable balance between work and wellbeing. I have particular experience supporting people in the educational, creative and cultural sectors.
I am a UKCP and GPTI accredited Gestalt psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer. My practice is informed by additional CPD in trauma-informed and polyvagal approaches, which complements and deepens my body-oriented way of working.
Therapy is a collaborative process
My approach is collaborative and grounded. I value the creativity in each person and I am especially interested in supporting you to find your own creative approaches to life’s challenges. If it feels helpful, we can draw on creative or embodied approaches to explore your experience in different ways. Or you may simply prefer to sit and talk.
Together, we'll find a way of working that feels right for you.