- Men's wellbeing focus
- BACP credential
- Five years experience
About Marie
Marie Shakespear is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience and a BACP credential. She focuses on men's wellbeing among other areas and offers a calm space to talk through difficult feelings. She emphasises straightforward conversation and practical steps rather than jargon. Taking the first step can feel daunting and she aims to make that step easier.
Her approach blends Client-Centred and Psychodynamic ideas to help people understand how past experiences shape current responses. She also draws on Solution-Focused and Trauma-Focused methods to build short-term goals and address distress from traumatic events. Sessions tend to balance talking about feelings with looking for useful next steps.
Marie works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression and relationship and intimacy-related issues. She also helps with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, grief over life changes, and some sexuality and identity matters such as LGBT questions. Additional focuses include attachment and abandonment worries, body image, and fatherhood issues.
In practice she listens closely and prioritises what the person needs that day. Conversations are collaborative and gently directive when practical choices are useful. She is available to international clients who speak English and also provides supervision to other practitioners.
Her style is approachable and calm, aimed at helping people find clearer thinking and manageable changes. Before booking, clients are encouraged to check current session options and scheduling details.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what matters to the person, helping them feel heard and understood while they decide next steps. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how earlier relationships and experiences influence current patterns, useful for recurring relationship and attachment concerns.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try options in early sessions, and adjust the plan as needed so the work fits the client's needs and pace.
Online therapy can help fit support into a busy life by cutting out travel time and making scheduling more flexible. It can also make it easier to have shorter check-ins or evening appointments around work. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the available online session options before booking to ensure they suit your practical needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, and a range of other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions combine client-centred listening with psychodynamic reflection and solution-focused steps. Trauma-focused work is used when past events are affecting current wellbeing.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom and also works as a supervisor for other practitioners.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds a BACP credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any regional scheduling details before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.