Margaret De Sousa Marques

Do you often feel like you’re not enough or that you’re constantly falling short? Are self-doubt and low self-esteem weighing you down, making everyday life feel like a struggle? Feel overwhelmed, inadequate, or unsure of yourself in your relationships and daily life? If you’re grappling with these overwhelming feelings and searching for a way to reconnect with your true self, you’re not alone and I can support you with this.

I understand how painful it can be to feel unworthy or lost. That’s why I offer a warm, empathetic, and confidential space where you can share your feelings without judgment. Taking the step to seek support is an act of bravery. It means you’re ready to challenge those negative thoughts and find a path to self-acceptance and inner strength.Together, we’ll explore what’s at the root of your self-doubt and work on building a stronger, more positive sense of yourself.

The therapy I offer is about helping you recognise your own worth and find the strength to face life’s challenges with more self-belief. My goal is to support you in this therapeutic journey of growing into the best version of yourself and to help you create a life that feels more fulfilling and true to who you really are.

I’d be honored to support you as we work towards understanding, growth, and a stronger sense of self-worth.

I am a qualified Integrative counsellor, and offer my services online, by email or by telephone to individuals and couples.I draw upon different approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic and person-centred. I also incorporate mindfulness and self-compassion tools.

My professional journey as a therapist is deeply rooted and guided in my personal belief that we are all very unique individuals and that there is no one size fits all therapy.

Some of the modalities I am professionally trained in but not limited to are as follows.

Person-Centred Therapy

Person-centred therapy focuses on your innate tendency to find fulfilment by using your own personal attributions and potential which have been dampened by false beliefs and influenced by societal pressures or negative relationships. These have impacted your self perception and your view of the world blocking you from self fulfilment.

I provide a safe, accepting and open minded environment for you to explore and understand your negative thoughts and feelings that have lead to your problems. Together we can find your strengths and work towards building a more confident and empowered you.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

CBT is a a short term therapy, however I use this approach intertwined with others when needed to support you in identifying and changing negative thoughts and behaviour that are destructive to your wellbeing.

With this approach I support you to understand your triggers and patterns and also to use various techniques to help with your healing and journey such as changing those cognitive patterns as well as using relaxation and mindfulness methods (among others).

Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic therapy helps bring the unconscious to the conscious mind by working with your past and present, patterns and defences. I do this by drawing on similar techniques used in psychoanalysis, such as transference, free association and interpretation.

​This approach can be helpful for you to unpack traumatic experiences and move on from them so to reach some closure, enabling you to pursue personal growth and to overcome or manage the impact this has on your personal development and overall happiness.

During the first session, we will discuss what brought you to counselling and what may be contributing to your problem. We may also discuss tasks to reach your goals. I work at your pace as change takes time and will vary from person to person.

Welcome to my profile

Do you often feel like you’re not enough or that you’re constantly falling short? Are self-doubt and low self-esteem weighing you down, making everyday life feel like a struggle? Feel overwhelmed, inadequate, or unsure of yourself in your relationships and daily life? If you’re grappling with these overwhelming feelings and searching for a way to reconnect with your true self, you’re not alone and I can support you with this.

I understand how painful it can be to feel unworthy or lost. That’s why I offer a warm, empathetic, and confidential space where you can share your feelings without judgment. Taking the step to seek support is an act of bravery. It means you’re ready to challenge those negative thoughts and find a path to self-acceptance and inner strength.Together, we’ll explore what’s at the root of your self-doubt and work on building a stronger, more positive sense of yourself.

The therapy I offer is about helping you recognise your own worth and find the strength to face life’s challenges with more self-belief. My goal is to support you in this therapeutic journey of growing into the best version of yourself and to help you create a life that feels more fulfilling and true to who you really are.

I’d be honored to support you as we work towards understanding, growth, and a stronger sense of self-worth.

I am a qualified Integrative counsellor, and offer my services online, by email or by telephone to individuals and couples.I draw upon different approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic and person-centred. I also incorporate mindfulness and self-compassion tools.

My professional journey as a therapist is deeply rooted and guided in my personal belief that we are all very unique individuals and that there is no one size fits all therapy.

I am professionally trained in various modalities as well as the following.

Person-Centred Therapy

Person-centred therapy focuses on your innate tendency to find fulfilment by using your own personal attributions and potential which have been dampened by false beliefs and influenced by societal pressures or negative relationships. These have impacted your self perception and your view of the world blocking you from self fulfilment.

I provide a safe, accepting and open minded environment for you to explore and understand your negative thoughts and feelings that have lead to your problems. Together we can find your strengths and work towards building a more confident and empowered you.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

CBT is a a short term therapy, however I use this approach intertwined with others when needed to support you in identifying and changing negative thoughts and behaviour that are destructive to your wellbeing.

With this approach I support you to understand your triggers and patterns and also to use various techniques to help with your healing and journey such as cognitive exercises, and relaxation methods (among others). CBT can be helpful in managing issues like anxiety, depression, and stress.

Psychodynamic Therapy

The core of psychodynamic therapy is to help you understand how  past experiences, particularly early childhood relationships, and unconscious thoughts or feelings, influence your current behaviours, emotions, and relationships.

​This approach can be helpful for you to unpack traumatic experiences and move on from them so to reach some closure, enabling you to pursue personal growth and to overcome or manage the impact this has on your personal development and overall happiness.

I also do evenings for weekly and fortnightly sessions

(fees vary for these, please check my website for more information).

I am an Integrative counsellor, offering my services online or by telephone to individuals and couples. I can support you with challenges such as anxiety, low self-worth, relationships (betrayal, separation, polyamory) and bereavement. I have experience of working with clients from different cultures, religions and sexual orientation and with neurodiversity (ADHD and Autism). Apart from offering you a confidential and safe space to express your feelings, I also support you to explore and understand the problem in more depth, set achieveable goals for progress and provide strategies and tools to manage your emotions in the present so to aid your journey towards healing.

My training consists of various therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic and person-centred. I also incorporate mindfulness and self-compassion tools and use solution focused brief therapy approach with couples. Being able to work with different approaches is extremely helpful as I can draw on various techniques and tools that best fit your needs towards a successful journey of healing and personal growth. My professional journey as a therapist is deeply rooted and guided in my personal belief that we are all very unique individuals and that there is no one size fits all therapy.

Some of the modalities I am trained in but not limited to are as follows.

Person-Centred Therapy

Person-centred therapy focuses on your innate tendency to find fulfilment by using your own personal attributions and potential which have been dampened by false beliefs and influenced by societal pressures or negative relationships. These have impacted your self perception and your view of the world blocking you from self fulfilment.

I will provide a safe, accepting and open minded environment for you to explore and understand your negative thoughts and feelings that have lead to your problems. Together we can find your strengths and work towards building a more confident and empowered you.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

CBT is a a short term therapy, however I use this approach intertwined with others when needed to support you in identifying and changing negative thoughts and behaviour that are destructive to your wellbeing.

With this approach I support you to understand your triggers and patterns and also to use various techniques to help with your healing and journey such as cognitive exercises, and relaxation methods (among others).

Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic therapy helps bring the unconscious to the conscious mind by working with your past and present, patterns and defences. I do this by drawing on similar techniques used in psychoanalysis, such as transference, free association and interpretation.

​This approach can be helpful for you to unpack traumatic experiences and move on from them so to reach some closure, enabling you to pursue personal growth and to overcome or manage the impact this has on your personal development and overall happiness.

During the first session, we will discuss what brought you to counselling and what may be contributing to your problem, followed by your goals and expectations towards healing and self-growth.

I work at your pace and change takes time and will vary from person to person therefore, there is no predetermined amount of sessions and you may cancel sessions if you change your mind and wish not to continue at any point.

I do evenings for weekly and fortnightly sessions

(fees vary for these, please check my website for more information).

Hi and thank you for taking the time to read my profile.

As an integrative counsellor, I offer a personalised approach to therapy, drawing on a wide range of techniques, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person-centred and Psychodynamic approaches. Additionally, I believe in integrating creativity and expressive arts when appropriate to facilitate self-expression and self-awareness. This diverse training allows me to tailor our sessions to fit your unique needs, ensuring that we work together in a way that truly resonates with you. My counselling style is warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental. I provide a safe and confidential space where clients can freely express their thoughts and feelings.

Apart from offering you a confidential and safe space to express your feelings, I also support you to explore and understand the problem in more depth, set achieveable goals for progress and provide strategies and tools to manage your emotions so to aid your journey towards healing.

I offer my services online or by telephone to individuals and couples and can support you with challenges such as anxiety, low self-worth, relationships (betrayal, separation, polyamory) and bereavement. I have experience of working with clients from different cultures, religions and sexual orientation and with neurodiversity (ADHD and Autism).

My professional journey as a therapist is deeply rooted and guided in my personal belief that we are all very unique individuals and that there is no one size fits all therapy.

Some of the modalities I am professionally trained in but not limited to are as follows;

Person-Centred Therapy

Person-centred therapy focuses on your innate tendency to find fulfilment by using your own personal attributions and potential which have been dampened by false beliefs and influenced by societal pressures or negative relationships. These have impacted your self perception and your view of the world blocking you from self fulfilment.

I will provide a safe, accepting and open minded environment for you to explore and understand your negative thoughts and feelings that have lead to your problems. Together we can find your strengths and work towards building a more confident and empowered you.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

CBT is a a short term therapy, however I use this approach intertwined with others when needed to support you in identifying and changing negative thoughts and behaviour that are destructive to your wellbeing.

With this approach I support you to understand your triggers and patterns and also to use various techniques to help with your healing and journey such as cognitive exercises, and relaxation methods (among others).

Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic therapy helps bring the unconscious to the conscious mind by working with your past and present, patterns and defences. I do this by drawing on similar techniques used in psychoanalysis, such as transference, free association and interpretation.

​This approach can be helpful for you to unpack traumatic experiences and move on from them so to reach some closure, enabling you to pursue personal growth and to overcome or manage the impact this has on your personal development and overall happiness.

During the first session, we will discuss what brought you to counselling, what may be contributing to your problem.

I work at your pace and change takes time and will vary from person to person therefore, there is no predetermined amount of sessions and you may cancel sessions if you change your mind and wish not to continue at any point.

I also work evenings.

Hi and thank you for taking the time to read my profile.

As an integrative counsellor, I offer a personalised approach to therapy, drawing on a wide range of techniques, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person-centred and Psychodynamic approaches. Additionally, I believe in integrating creativity and expressive arts when appropriate to facilitate self-expression and self-awareness. This diverse training allows me to tailor our sessions to fit your unique needs, ensuring that we work together in a way that truly resonates with you. My counselling style is warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental. I provide a safe and confidential space where clients can freely express their thoughts and feelings.

Apart from offering you a confidential and safe space to express your feelings, I also support you to explore and understand the problem in more depth, set achieveable goals for progress and provide strategies and tools to manage your emotions so to aid your journey towards healing.

I offer my services online or by telephone to individuals and couples and can support you with challenges such as anxiety, low self-worth, relationships (betrayal, separation, polyamory) and bereavement. I have experience of working with clients from different cultures, religions and sexual orientation and with neurodiversity (ADHD and Autism).

Some of the modalities I am professionally trained in (but not limited to) are as follows.

Person-Centred Therapy

Person-centred therapy focuses on your innate tendency to find fulfilment by using your own personal attributions and potential which have been dampened by false beliefs and influenced by societal pressures or negative relationships. These have impacted your self perception and your view of the world blocking you from self fulfilment.

I will provide a safe, accepting and open minded environment for you to explore and understand your negative thoughts and feelings that have lead to your problems. Together we can find your strengths and work towards building a more confident and empowered you.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

CBT is short term therapy, however I use this approach intertwined with others when needed to support you in identifying and changing negative thoughts and behaviour that are destructive to your wellbeing.

With this approach I support you to understand your triggers and patterns and also to use various techniques to help with your healing and journey such as cognitive exercises, and relaxation methods (among others).

Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic therapy helps bring the unconscious to the conscious mind by working with your past and present, patterns and defences. I do this by drawing on similar techniques used in psychoanalysis, such as transference, free association and interpretation.

​This approach can be helpful for you to unpack traumatic experiences and move on from them so to reach some closure, enabling you to pursue personal growth and to overcome or manage the impact this has on your personal development and overall happiness.

During the first session, we will discuss what brought you to counselling, what may be contributing to your problem and for you to get to know me as a therapist and see if we would like to start working together as choosing the right therapist who you feel comfortable with is really important for success.

I work at your pace and change takes time and will vary from person to person therefore, there is no predetermined amount of sessions and you may cancel sessions if you change your mind and wish not to continue at any point.The first session is also an opportunity for any questions you may have as well as discussing tasks to reach your goals.

I also do evenings for weekly and fortnightly sessions

(fees vary for these, please check my website for more information).

I am an Integrative counsellor, offering my services online or by telephone to individuals and couples. I can support you with challenges such as anxiety, low self-worth, relationships (betrayal, separation, polyamory) and bereavement. I have experience of working with clients from different cultures, religions and sexual orientation and with neurodiversity (ADHD and Autism). Apart from offering you a confidential and safe space to express your feelings, I also support you to explore and understand the problem in more depth, set achieveable goals for progress and provide strategies and tools to manage your emotions in the present so to aid your journey towards healing.

My training consists of various therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic and person-centred. I also incorporate mindfulness and self-compassion tools and use solution focused brief therapy approach with couples. Being able to work with different approaches is extremely helpful as I can draw on various techniques and tools that best fit your needs towards a successful journey of healing and personal growth. My professional journey as a therapist is deeply rooted and guided in my personal belief that we are all very unique individuals and that there is no one size fits all therapy.

Some of the approaches I am professionally trained in but not limited to are as follows.

Person-Centred Therapy

Person-centred therapy focuses on your innate tendency to find fulfilment by using your own personal attributions and potential which have been dampened by false beliefs and influenced by societal pressures or negative relationships. These have impacted your self perception and your view of the world blocking you from self fulfilment.

I provide a safe, accepting and open minded environment for you to explore and understand your negative thoughts and feelings that have lead to your problems. Together we can find your strengths and work towards building a more confident and empowered you.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

CBT is a a short term therapy, however I use this approach intertwined with others when needed to support you in identifying and changing negative thoughts and behaviour that are destructive to your wellbeing.

With this approach I support you to understand your triggers and patterns and also to use various techniques to help with your healing and journey such as cognitive exercises, and relaxation methods (among others).

Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic therapy helps bring the unconscious to the conscious mind by working with your past and present, patterns and defences. I do this by drawing on similar techniques used in psychoanalysis, such as transference, free association and interpretation.

​This approach can be helpful for you to unpack traumatic experiences and move on from them so to reach some closure, enabling you to pursue personal growth and to overcome or manage the impact this has on your personal development and overall happiness.

During the first session, we will discuss what brought you to counselling and what may be contributing to your problem. I work at your pace as change takes time and will vary from person to person or couple to couple. The first session is also an opportunity for any questions you may have as well as discussing tasks to reach your goals.