Marion Preston

Member Status: Accredited

Member No: NCS21-01415

Location: Colchester

I believe that every person is unique and that not all stand-alone therapies are appropriate for all clients. As an Integrative Counsellor, I will ‘blend’ or ‘integrate’ theories and techniques appropriate for your individual needs to be met. We are all unique in how we experience and perceive the world around us even if our stories are similar. I always say that “what one person can cope with, another person may not be able to", as everyone's experience of life is different. I aim to provide an environment for you to feel safe, secure and supported from when we start our work together.
I understand that starting counselling and opening up to a stranger can be daunting.
I am down to Earth, very open and by forming a trusting and transparent therapeutic relationship, I can help you to make sense of things.

I am confident I can help you.

However, I am more than happy to recommend a counsellor that may be a better fit for you, if required, to further support you on your journey.

• Qualifications & Experience

  Stage 4 – Diploma in Integrative Counselling (BACP Accredited Course Programme Gold Book Standards)
  Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories Protocol (RTM) (Research & Recognition Project) - Qualified RTM Practitioner
  The Society of Neuro Linguistic Practitioner Training Programme (The Professional Growth Company) - Qualified NLP Practitioner
  Diploma in Inner Child Healing Therapy
  Certification in Online and Telephone Counselling (ACTO and NCS approved)
  Havening Techniques Informed Practitioner
  IFS Informed Practitioner
  EFT Informed Practitioner
  Stage 3 – Certificate in Counselling Skills (BACP Accredited Course Programme Gold Book Standards)
  Stage 2 – Introduction to Counselling (BACP Accredited Course Programme Gold Book Standards)
  BSc Midwifery
  BSc Psychology
• What I can help with

  • Abortion
  • Abuse – Emotional, Physical, Sexual
  • Addiction (e.g. Alcohol, Computer games, Drugs, Food, Gambling, Sex, Smoking)
  • Ageing and related issues
  • AIDS / HIV
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Assertiveness / Self-confidence / Self-esteem
  • Bereavement / Loss
  • Bullying
  • Cancer
  • Carers
  • Childbirth: fertility
  • Childbirth: labour
  • Childbirth: pregnancy
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome / M.E.
  • Depression
  • Disability
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Eating disorders
  • Emotional issues
  • Family
  • Financial difficulties
  • Gender identity
  • Generally unhappy with your life
  • Illness and dying
  • Job interviews
  • Neurodiversity
  • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Panic attacks
  • Phobias
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder / PTSD
  • Pregnancy related issues
  • Relationships
  • Relaxation
  • Self-defeating behaviours
  • Self-esteem
  • Self-harm
  • Sexuality Identity
  • Shyness / Social Phobia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal feelings
  • Trauma
  • Violence / Victim support