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Integrative Counsellor (Barry). Face-to-face & online. Monday to Friday sessions available. Specialising in trauma & parental mental health (incl.

baby loss & birth trauma). Get in touch for more information.

01/03/2026

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus (Happy St David's Day)!

I've lived in Wales for 16 years this year and even though the plan was to come here, do a few years and then move on to wherever my "itchy feet" took me to next, I can honestly say sticking around was the best thing I did. Not just because I fell in love with a Welsh man and had a baby with him, but because I genuinely also fell in love with Wales.

It was a place I finally felt able to let myself stop running and just be. I learnt to become the person I wanted to be. I finally found somewhere I could comfortably call home.

The Welsh embraced little English me, with the seasonal sporting banter of course but there's nowhere else I'd rather be.

So if you're still running looking for your place, I hope you find it and are as happy with it as I am with mine. ❤️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

26/02/2026

I feel very fortunate to have not only a very lovely and cosy counselling room, but also access to delicious Italian food for my lunch too.

For my clients that come to see me in my office, please note that on the ground floor you'll find the very lovely Yafet at , ready to make you breakfast, lunch or cake and a coffee.

You'll not be disappointed. 😋

18/02/2026

CPD is a crucial aspect of being a counsellor - not only is it mandatory for my membership, but it also allows me to enhance my skills by learning from experts in various areas.

Tonight, I'm joined by Dexter (the cat who's still mad at me) for day 2 of a 3-day webinar with , where we're discussing techniques for addressing trauma stored in the body.

Perhaps Dexter will gain some insight into working through his own trauma - mainly, his ongoing issues with me for bringing home a new addition to the family...9.5 years ago! 😂

14/02/2026

I appreciate that many people may have been quite alarmed by the appearance of something quite strange today. Even I had to take a moment to regulate my emotions by this sight because it certainly shocked me too.

I am, of course referring to that big yellow thing in the sky, we call THE SUN! 😂 After what has felt like a billion years of rain and awful weather here in South Wales, the sun rocked up today to give us some much needed vitamin D.

Rather than standing in the rain watching my small human participate in his weekly football match, we stood in the glorious sunshine and treated ourselves to a walk in Penarth Pier for ice cream after. What an absolutely delightful day. It's made such a noticeable difference to all of our moods!

For those who witnessed the big shy ball of fire in the sky today for the first time in a while, what did you do and how are you feeling?

Apparently, it was a teaser of what we're missing because it's back to rain again tomorrow! 😂

12/02/2026

Announcing a pregnancy is often filled with joy, excitement and celebration ❤️

But for some of the people in your life, it may also land with grief. 💔

If you have friends or family who have experienced baby loss, infertility, or pregnancy after loss, your news can stir emotions they may not even expect — happiness for you alongside sadness for themselves. Both can exist at the same time.

Here are a few gentle ways to share your news with sensitivity:

❤️ Tell them privately before a public announcement. A message gives them space to process their feelings without needing to respond immediately.

❤️ Acknowledge their experience. You might say, “I know this news might bring up mixed emotions given what you’ve been through, and I want you to know I’m holding that with care.”

❤️ Remove pressure. Let them know there’s no expectation to react a certain way or attend events.

❤️ Avoid phrases like “Everything happens for a reason” or “It will happen for you too.” Even when well-intended, these can feel dismissive.

❤️ Continue to check in. Their feelings may shift over time, especially around certain milestones during your pregnancy.

Sensitivity doesn’t dampen your joy — it expands your compassion.

We can celebrate life while making space for loss. Both deserve tenderness.

Please reach out to discuss how counselling can help you to explore your emotions about baby loss and infertility.

06/02/2026

I heard a whisper earlier this week that a daffodil had been spotted! 😂

I don't know about anyone else, but this weather is getting a bit boring now. So ready to be able to go out without getting drowned!

Wishing everyone who struggles with SAD (seasonal affective disorder) sunnier and warm wishes.

I'm off to do the school run and get wet for the second time today!

01/02/2026

Today I attended the very first women's health event for women of colour and ethnic minorities by NHS Wales and my gorgeous & inspirational friend amongst other incredible organisations, that all came together to talk about the many women's health issues and how they impact women of colour and ethnic minorities.

It was a day of challenging the stigma of things that often don't get talked about and conversations to normalise seeking help and support for health matters that may feel uncomfortable.

I spent the day listening to some incredible speakers and talking to women about their lived experiences of women's health issues...mainly menopause and pregnancy related stuff!

I was having such a good time that I completely forgot to take any photos! Sign of a great day I say!

Will sleep well tonight. ❤️

25/01/2026

Good evening! 👋🏼

As it's a new year and I've had a flurry of new followers, I thought I'd reintroduce myself.

Hello, I'm Marie and I'm a counsellor based in the Vale of Glamorgan. I'm a mum to my 9 year old son and a cat mum - although my cat still hates me after I brought a baby home from hospital. 😂

I’m trained to work with individuals as well as couples, and I offer a space where both personal and relationship challenges can be explored with care and honesty. Alongside my counselling work, at the end of last year I completed specialist training to teach managers and wellbeing staff in the workplace how to support employees experiencing baby loss and infertility — areas that are so often misunderstood or left unspoken.

I support people through life’s messy, emotional, and often overwhelming moments — the ones where you might feel stuck, exhausted, grieving, anxious, or unsure of who you are anymore. I believe there’s no such thing as “too small” or “too much” when it comes to what you bring to therapy.

Alongside my professional training, I bring real-life experience into the therapy room. Motherhood has changed me in ways I never expected, and it’s deepened my understanding of identity shifts, emotional load, relationships, and the pressure we put on ourselves to “hold it all together”. I suffered with the debilitating condition, Hyperemesis Gravidarum during pregnancy which had a huge impact on my mental health and resulted in me being a "one and done" mum.

My approach is warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental. I aim to offer a space where you can slow down, breathe, and be fully yourself — whether you’re navigating parenthood, loss, anxiety, relationship challenges, or just feeling disconnected from who you used to be.

And when I’m not working, you’ll usually find me drinking a cup of tea and enjoying the beautiful outdoors here in the Vale.

If you’re thinking about starting counselling and want a space where you’ll be met with empathy and honesty, you’re very welcome here. Get in touch to discuss further.

21/01/2026

I'm on annual leave this week enjoying a lush time at

My inner child was having a cracking time playing tag on the bouncy castle with my small human when our knees collided and now I'm sat here with an ice pack, questioning my life's choices! 😂

Thanks to the staff who very quickly got me off the bouncy castle, checked me over and gave me said ice pack! Note to self...allow inner child to come out in a way that won't break my bones!

Also, I'll respond to all messages next week when I'll be back to work with a bruised knee!!😂

18/01/2026

I do love a good social media trend! 😂

This one in particular felt like a monumental one for me personally as 2016 saw me experience my biggest life transition.... motherhood!

I had my positive pregnancy test on New Year's Eve 2015, so literally started 2016 very differently compared to other years. I've well documented my pregnancy as being difficult after suffering terribly with Hyperemesis Gravidarum, and it was this illness that would completely change the path I was on at the start of 2016. Almost all of 2016 was full of anxiety, fear and deep sadness.

I was working in the corporate world in a job I enjoyed, was happy with the plan of being on the path to having the two children I'd imagined I'd have and genuinely believed I'd processed all my demons from my past.

My experience of a HG pregnancy unfortunately meant that I would be a "one and done" mum, my mental health crumbled, I left my job and those demons were apparently not as processed as I thought!

The years that followed saw me go through perimenopause and years of pain after my emergency C-section which resulted in a hysterectomy in 2024. They also saw me go through more therapy to address my past traumas newly resurfaced through the lens of a mother. I processed the grief of not having further children and settling into the reality of a family of 3.

The biggest one though, was when I decided to use all of my life experiences in a way that I could help others and I went back into education and retrained to become a therapist. I've been lucky to work in some wonderful organisations over the years and now enjoy the freedom and flexibility of full time self employment.

Starting 2026 has been a journey already! As with 2016, I've started 2026 learning to navigate the latest version of me again with all the emotions, continuing to process my past all complete with a whole new look due to requiring extensive medical dental work.

The difference between 2016 and 2026, is that I'm less blindsided, more open and self aware.

However you're starting 2026, hope you're doing it with kindness, compassion and plenty of self care. 🥰

#2026❤️

16/01/2026

That was fun! 🤣

To anyone that got caught in this, what a bloody ride! ☔🌨️

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