Marie Jones, BACP

Marie Jones is a counsellor with over 10 years' experience in therapeutic practice. She brings a long background in mental health work and uses that experience to help people facing difficult life moments. Marie aims to make clients feel listened to and understood in a calm, non-judgemental way.

She combines humanistic, integrative ways of working with practical strategies. Sessions often focus on understanding what is happening now, while recognising the impact of past events. This approach makes it easier to build coping skills for stress, anxiety and low mood.

Marie has particular experience with complex trauma from childhood abuse alongside more common concerns such as grief, depression and relationship strains. She also supports people dealing with addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, and major life changes including midlife shifts. Her practice includes attention to attachment, abandonment and body image issues where these are relevant.

In the room she listens first and works at the client’s pace. Where helpful, she draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness techniques to reduce distress and improve day-to-day coping. She also uses Existential ideas to help people explore meaning and direction in life.

Clients are encouraged to set practical goals and try small changes between sessions. The focus is on clear steps that make everyday life easier, from managing overwhelming feelings to improving communication and rebuilding self-esteem.

Therapeutic approaches that suit online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping a person find their own solutions. It is useful for people who want space to talk things through and feel understood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, involves noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. It can help with stress, sleep problems and everyday coping.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together with the client which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change as therapy progresses.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also support consistent work through life transitions, helping apply techniques between sessions and keep momentum without needing to leave home.