Marie Potter, BACP

Marie Potter offers one-to-one counselling for people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure of the next step. She aims to create a calm space where clients can talk through difficult feelings and look for clearer direction. Marie writes that by working together people may build inner strength, find more positive ways of seeing things, or come to terms with situations that are hard to change.

Her practice places a strong emphasis on forming a warm, trusting relationship so clients feel able to share things they may not have spoken about before. She acknowledges that opening up can take time and that early sessions can feel difficult; clients are given the time and space they need to settle.

Marie describes herself as an integrative counsellor, which means she draws on a range of therapeutic ideas rather than a single method. She says this flexibility lets her tailor conversations and techniques to each person’s needs and experiences. Sessions focus on helping people understand themselves and their behaviour more clearly.

Over ten years of practice have informed her style and approach. She works with common life challenges such as stress, anxiety, parenting strain, low self-esteem, depression, grief and relationship concerns. The list of areas she addresses also includes trauma and abuse, addictions, compassion fatigue, bipolar, ADHD and career-related problems.

Marie is based in the United Kingdom and practises under the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients.

How different approaches can help online

Marie describes herself as an integrative counsellor who draws on evidence-based techniques to suit each person. One common strand is practical, goal-focused work that helps people identify small steps to manage stress, anxiety or daily pressures and regain a sense of control. Another strand involves exploring personal patterns and relationships to build clearer self-understanding and improve choices about work, parenting or intimacy-related issues.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively with the client to agree what feels most helpful, adapting techniques as understanding grows and goals change. That way sessions stay relevant to real-life needs rather than following a fixed script.

If you are thinking about online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier, such as taking a session on a quieter day at home, using a shorter check-in when time is tight, or avoiding travel on a work break. Many people find it simpler to keep continuity of care while juggling family and work commitments; the therapist can discuss how to make online sessions fit into your routine.