- Focus on strengths
- Practical steps
- Compassionate listening
About Marie
Marie Lloyd is a counsellor with BACP accreditation and 12 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem and coping with major life changes. She aims to make the first steps feel manageable and practical so people can start finding steady ground.
She believes the person in the room knows their story best. Sessions begin by listening closely to what matters most to the individual. From there she works collaboratively to build on strengths and find realistic ways to manage distressing thoughts and feelings.
Her background includes helping people face a range of issues such as childhood trauma, bereavement and coming to terms with a life-limiting diagnosis. She has also worked with relationship problems, workplace stress and the emotional impact of serious illness or caregiving roles. Those experiences shape a flexible approach rather than a one-size-fits-all method.
Marie draws on approaches that include attachment-based ideas, client-centred practice and cognitive behavioural techniques. This means attention to patterns in relationships, a non-judgemental listening stance and practical steps to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. She adapts methods to match what each person finds most useful.
Sessions are conducted in English and Marie accepts international clients. People who want to begin are invited to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to arrange their first appointment.
She believes the person in the room knows their story best. Sessions begin by listening closely to what matters most to the individual. From there she works collaboratively to build on strengths and find realistic ways to manage distressing thoughts and feelings.
Her background includes helping people face a range of issues such as childhood trauma, bereavement and coming to terms with a life-limiting diagnosis. She has also worked with relationship problems, workplace stress and the emotional impact of serious illness or caregiving roles. Those experiences shape a flexible approach rather than a one-size-fits-all method.
Marie draws on approaches that include attachment-based ideas, client-centred practice and cognitive behavioural techniques. This means attention to patterns in relationships, a non-judgemental listening stance and practical steps to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. She adapts methods to match what each person finds most useful.
Sessions are conducted in English and Marie accepts international clients. People who want to begin are invited to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to arrange their first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Marie’s approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work pays attention to how past and present relationships shape feelings and reactions. It can help people who feel stuck in repeating patterns or who struggle with trust and closeness. Client-centred practice emphasises being heard without judgement and following the client’s pace, which supports people who need space to make sense of things. Cognitive behavioural techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying practical alternatives, useful for anxiety, low mood and stress management.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Marie will work together with each person to decide which methods feel most helpful based on goals and preferences. That partnership means approaches can change over time as needs shift.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time and check in from a quieter place. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand them, or reduce the need to be on camera if that helps someone engage more comfortably.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, cancer, caregiving stress and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then combines relationship-focused work with practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and region are relevant?
She holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.