Marie Shakespear , BACP

Marie Shakespear is credentialed in the United Kingdom and has five years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, abuse, intimacy concerns, and depression. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her training and commitment to recognised professional standards.

Marie approaches therapy by helping clients create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. She emphasises partnership and steady support, recognising that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life often requires real courage. In addition to her clinical work, Marie also serves as a supervisor, offering guidance to other practitioners as they develop their skills.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Marie integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy into her online practice, adapting each approach to the needs of the individual. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and unconditional support, helping people explore their feelings, build self-awareness, and improve self-esteem. Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to patterns that arise from past experiences and attachment history, useful for understanding relationship difficulties, recurring conflicts, and issues linked to abandonment or family dynamics. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on helping people process and manage the effects of trauma and abuse, offering ways to reduce distress and strengthen coping skills.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Marie collaborates with clients to identify which methods best match their goals, needs, and personal preferences, and she adjusts techniques as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals often combine elements from different approaches to suit each person.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue care across distances. These options support regular contact, timely check-ins, and adaptable pacing to suit varied circumstances.