Marie Waite

I can provide daytime appointments from Monday to Friday.  I can also offer some evenings from Monday to Thursday.  

Choosing to access therapy can be a huge step, and it really is one that I wish to help you take. Hello, my name is Marie, and I would like to offer you face-to-face counselling in a kind, caring, and non-judgemental, confidential environment.

As a BACP qualified Counsellor, the work I offer is based around weekly 1-2-1 sessions where I will compassionately provide you with a secure space to process what has been going on for you and to help you feel validated, perhaps even for the very first time, whilst we work together to try and discover what it is that you inevitably need.

How I can support you

I know that it can take a lot of courage to access help, and seek support, and I would really like to work with you on your journey towards finding 'You' again, by assisting you in taking that first empowering step. I can provide counselling on a range of difficulties including Adult ADHD, autism, anger, abuse, addiction, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low self-esteem, intrusive thoughts, stress, self-harm, relationship issues, as well as health & wellbeing.  

How I Work

I work using one of the main counselling approaches called Person Centred which means that I provide you with the foundation to bring about your own self-healing. I passionately believe that we all have the capacity to heal from our past traumas and as a result to flourish as a human being given the right conditions. I not only wish to help my clients to build better relationships with others, but to thrive as a result of the relationship with their-self. I therefore work with techniques to help you balance your Autonomic Nervous System so that you can feel emotionally regulated again.

Talking therapies is a way to help you achieve this and by working with you we can slowly begin to overcome your distress and look at ways to make your life meaningful again.

Training, qualifications & experience

• My training has included but not limited to Understanding Adult ADHD, Stress Awareness, Nutrition & Mental Health, Self-Harm, Healing the Wounds of Trauma and Understanding Eating Disorders

• Certificate in ARFID in Adults

• TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism (RQF)

• Certificate in IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapy

• Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 4

• Diploma in Counselling Skills Level 3

• Counselling Skills Level 2

• Introduction to Counselling Certificate

I have previous experience of working for Southend-on-Sea City Council in their Early Help team. As a result of this, I provided counselling to family individuals experiencing difficulties with a range of issues and concerns.

I have an enhanced DBS.

Your first session provides you with the chance to talk through what has brought you to counselling. I will then explain the contract, and how I work, providing you with the chance to decide if you would wish to work with me.

We will then explore together what you would wish to gain from counselling as I provide you with a secure environment to be listened to, heard and understood.

Should you wish to speak to me first, I can offer you a free 20-minute telephone call to give you the chance to explain your situation and to ask me any questions you may have before your first session. 

My Practice

My practice is based in Southend and parking is available close by. There is also train and bus stops within a short distance.

In this spacious and welcoming setting, I can offer you a 50-minute session that is all about you, and as you arrive for your appointment, I will be available at the door once you knock to meet you and begin your session.