Marie Reid , BACP

Marie Reid is a UK-licensed therapist with three years of professional experience and membership in the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which denotes recognised professional standards in counselling practice.

She has worked with people facing addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression, offering a steady, nonjudgmental presence while clients explore what feels most difficult. Marie approaches each person as the expert of their own life, believing that clients already possess strengths and resources that can be mobilised to address current challenges. That perspective shapes her work and guides collaborative conversations about goals and next steps.

Recognising that reaching out for support requires courage, Marie focuses on practical, compassionate partnership. She aims to create a space where people can identify what matters to them, experiment with new strategies, and build on what is already working. Marie supports clients through change at a pace they can manage and helps them move toward a more fulfilling, balanced life.

Approaches Marie Uses in Online Therapy

Marie often draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely, valuing the client’s perspective, and creating a supportive space where people can explore their feelings and priorities. This approach helps when someone needs empathy and acceptance while working through personal difficulties.

She also uses motivational interviewing to help clients clarify their own reasons for change and to build motivation step by step. This method is useful for addressing ambivalence around issues like addiction or lifestyle shifts because it emphasises the client’s goals and choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Marie works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the work as those needs evolve.

Online therapy with Marie is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to access support from home or elsewhere. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, make it easier to maintain continuity during life changes, and let clients choose the way of communicating that feels most comfortable for them.