Maria Marchant
Member Status: Accredited
Member No: NCS22-00773
Location: Chislehurst Kent
Hello. My name is Maria. Thank you for looking at my profile.
If you are considering how therapy can support you through challenging life events, I can support you by offering a safe and confidential space in which you can begin to examine what may feel impossible right now to resolve by yourself; without fear of being judged and experience, perhaps for the first time, a real feeling of being heard. I work by helping you to explore your thoughts, emotions and life story so far, with the aim of both of us understanding & together making sense of the difficulties you are experiencing. Together, we will then seek a way of moving forward positively.
I have experience of working with clients on issues such as depression and low mood, anxiety, loss and bereavement, low self-esteem, anger management, abuse, relationships difficulties, work related issues, addiction, exam stress, child and adolescent issues, adoption and fostering, health issues, personal development and general counselling.
I have worked with clients ranging from 8 years old through to late 80's. Each client has their own story and a way of telling it, in their own time. Every single client is unique and I feel privileged supporting them by building a therapeutic relationship developed through trust and respect.
Feelings of being stuck, unhappy, unsure, or lost often materialise within sessions. Therapeutic counselling can bring so many positive changes. It can help to feel better and happier, improve relationships, gain confidence, develop communication, experience less stress and anxiety, work through trauma, manage depression, navigate loss and achieve a better work/life balance.
I practice using an integrative approach, ensuring I meet my client’s individual needs. In a nutshell, I blend various tools from different modalities within our client sessions. These include Person-Centred - working with what a client brings into the session. Psychodynamic - a way of understanding the influence of the past on present behaviour. Transactional Analysis - where we look at ego states as an entire system of thoughts, feelings and behaviours from which we interact with one another. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - making sense of overwhelming problems by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable parts.. I'm also fond of Jungian theory - a way of looking at our real self. Most importantly, providing an individual therapy that absolutely works for you and enables you to feel better about life.
My aim is to support you through discovering ways to connect to your real, authentic self. It is truly inspiring to experience the power of breaking free from a limited or censored version a client may have lived within for so many years. A life of opportunity and renewed positive self-belief beckons. Who wouldn't want that?
