Marie Lloyd, BACP
Practical support for midlife change
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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Builds coping skills
About Marie
Marie Lloyd is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with 12 years of experience. She offers practical, down-to-earth support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger and problems with self-esteem. Marie aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable and respectful of each person’s story.
Her approach starts from the view that clients know their lives best. She listens for strengths and resources and helps people use them to cope with change. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, useful steps that can be used between meetings.
Marie draws on a mix of talking approaches to suit different needs. She uses client-centred listening to build trust and attachment-informed ideas to look at relational patterns. Cognitive behavioural techniques help with negative thoughts and practical coping skills.
She also brings emotionally-focused work when relationships and strong feelings are central. Existential ideas may be used to tackle life-stage questions and decisions. Marie adapts the mix according to what each person finds most helpful.
Beyond therapy style, she has worked with people facing bereavement, trauma, work problems, chronic illness and difficult life transitions. That experience informs how she supports someone through midlife concerns and other shifts. The emphasis is on realistic change and steady progress.
If you want to explore whether she might be a fit, follow the site steps to start the matching process and schedule a session.
Her approach starts from the view that clients know their lives best. She listens for strengths and resources and helps people use them to cope with change. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, useful steps that can be used between meetings.
Marie draws on a mix of talking approaches to suit different needs. She uses client-centred listening to build trust and attachment-informed ideas to look at relational patterns. Cognitive behavioural techniques help with negative thoughts and practical coping skills.
She also brings emotionally-focused work when relationships and strong feelings are central. Existential ideas may be used to tackle life-stage questions and decisions. Marie adapts the mix according to what each person finds most helpful.
Beyond therapy style, she has worked with people facing bereavement, trauma, work problems, chronic illness and difficult life transitions. That experience informs how she supports someone through midlife concerns and other shifts. The emphasis is on realistic change and steady progress.
If you want to explore whether she might be a fit, follow the site steps to start the matching process and schedule a session.
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
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based ideas focus on how early and current relationships shape emotions and patterns. Online sessions can help people notice these patterns and try different ways of relating in day-to-day life, which is useful for anxiety and relationship stress.Client-centred therapy emphasizes being heard and understood. In remote conversations the counsellor offers attentive, non-judgemental listening so people can clarify their own thoughts and choices, which helps with low self-esteem and big life decisions.
Cognitive behavioural work looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. This approach teaches clear tools to challenge negative thinking and build coping skills that can be practised between appointments, helping with anxiety, anger and persistent negative thoughts.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to find which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and will adjust the mix as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by avoiding travel, enabling shorter check-ins, or offering a quieter setting that suits work breaks. Discuss practical arrangements when you schedule to find what works best for you.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger and self-esteem issues, and with coping during life changes such as midlife transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward, using careful listening and practical steps to help people manage thoughts and feelings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with a wide range of difficulties including trauma, bereavement and work-related stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for your needs.
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 begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.