Counsellor profile
Marie Reid, BACP
Based in United Kingdom · 3 years of experience
Counsellor for addiction and relationship issues
Continue with MarieAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (394978)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Marie supplied to BetterHelp.
- Addictions support
- Relationship difficulties
- Trauma and abuse
About Marie
BACP. Marie Reid has three years of professional experience working with people on a range of concerns. She focuses on addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression and related problems, and she offers counselling from the United Kingdom.
Marie uses a client-centred way of working. She starts from the view that the person she meets is the expert on their own life and has strengths to draw on. Sessions aim to identify what is already working and build on those strengths to manage current problems.
She also uses motivational interviewing to support change where behaviours such as substance use are causing harm. This involves looking at a person’s readiness to change and helping them consider options and steps that fit their circumstances.
Narrative ideas are part of her approach too. That means looking at the stories people tell about themselves and seeing how different perspectives can reduce shame and open up new choices.
Marie has worked with issues such as anxiety, stress, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem and career concerns. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment and communication problems, relationship separation, domestic violence, eating and food-related issues and caregiver stress. She works in English and is available to international clients.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary with location. To start, users are asked to select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches are used in online counselling
Client-centred work focuses on the person’s perspective and strengths, with the counsellor listening and reflecting to help people clarify what matters to them and what they want to change. This approach suits issues like low self-esteem, grief, and ongoing stress.Motivational interviewing supports people who are thinking about changing behaviours such as alcohol or drug use. It uses open questions and reflective listening to explore ambivalence and build a personal plan for small steps towards change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences with the person and agree on which methods to use, adapting the style as needs become clearer. That means the way counselling is delivered may change across sessions as progress is reviewed.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, study or caring responsibilities, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use these practical benefits to help integrate counselling into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression and related concerns such as anxiety, grief and sleep problems.
What is her counselling style?
She uses a client-centred approach and draws on motivational interviewing and narrative techniques to help people consider change and reframe their stories.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working in counselling roles.
Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?
She is listed as BACP which indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and provides counselling in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and the service uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online counselling options button, completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
Checking a registration
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