Marie Reid, BACP

Marie Reid uses a client-centred approach to help people make changes that matter to them. She focuses on listening closely and building on each person’s strengths to find practical ways forward. Marie draws on three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and works in English.

People come to her with issues such as anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, relationship strain and addictions. She also helps with grief, sleep difficulties, low self-esteem and the stress of life changes. Other areas she supports include career concerns and intimacy-related questions.

Her sessions aim to let people tell their story in their own words. She uses narrative therapy to look at how problems are described and to open up new possibilities. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck and wants to find their own reasons to change.

Marie keeps things focused and practical when that suits someone. Solution-focused techniques are used to set small, achievable goals and to build on what already works. This can be useful for people who prefer a straightforward, goal-oriented style.

She describes the client as the expert on their life and sees her role as a collaborator and guide. The tone in sessions is respectful and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on clear steps and real-world solutions. If someone is ready to explore change, Marie offers a supportive space to start that work.

How Marie’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and letting the person lead the conversation. The counsellor reflects what is said, helps name feelings and supports the person to find their own solutions; this suits people who want a supportive, non-directive style.

Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about their lives and problems. By examining those narratives, it becomes possible to separate the problem from the person and to create new ways of understanding difficult experiences, which can help with trauma, grief and identity concerns.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Marie will work with each person to decide which combination of methods fits best based on goals and preferences. That collaborative choice can change over time as needs and circumstances evolve.

Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let someone write out thoughts between calls or have shorter check-ins during the week. These options make it simpler to fit counselling into a busy life and to keep continuity of support across different locations.