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what stories are driving your life?

Welcome

I’m Marie, an holistic psychologist, educator and artist. I help women whose stories sit at the intersection of midlife, inherited trauma, neurodivergence and chronic health conditions to reclaim the narratives driving their lives.

 

Rooted in depth psychology, embodied practices and lived experience, the heart of my work is a simple belief: the stories we tell ourselves have the power to shape and transform our lives. Influenced by family, caregivers, culture and previous generations, we become those stories.

 

At midlife, we sense that the life we’ve been living no longer fits... that we have drifted far away from who we truly are. This realisation arrives as painful autoimmune flares, grief for unlived lives or rage and self blame for years of self-abandonment.

 

Your next chapter will not be defined by old stories; it belongs to the stories not yet told. 

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My Story

I wore a mask for decades. Age 43, my darkness came knocking bringing me to my knees...arthritis, perimenopause, trauma, autoimmune flares. Neurodivergence, single motherhood, and gaslighting from the medical profession. During this shadowy time, I was forced to listen to my body and the stories driving my life. I began the tender work of embracing the parts of me that never felt safe, nurtured or worthy of existence. As my stories changed so did my life.

I became a woman who breathes deep, embracing her edges.

Who leaves behind her shallow life, cherishing soulful conversations and stories of gentle strength. 

She who walks windswept hills, swims icy waters and grows magical plants. 

A woman who paints fairytale flowers, reminding her that even after the darkest night something beautiful can bloom.​

What people say

Sally Bonnie: Director of Inspiring Futures & Inspiring Women.

Marie has this wonderful gift of making you feel you can do anything. I commissioned some project work with Marie for various women's groups around Manchester. Her style and approach was just perfect. Our members loved learning new things to help with their wellbeing and applying them in their day-to-day routines. Marie has such an in-depth knowledgeable and a caring approach, it's evident that she wants women to thrive. She also has a wickedly light-hearted spirit that is so much needed in our world.

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"The first thing you see of Marie is her warmth. I felt comfortable straight away, she is a wise, accomplished woman. I had children later in life and cared for both parents before they passed. Menopause was hell and I received a diagnosis for Autism. Marie helped me to reframe my life rather than resent it, she gave me hope. Thank you." (Helen)

"You have been quite inspirational to me. What you teach and how you live resonated with me a great deal. I believe there is empowerment in living more holistically. I want to bring this to my personal and professional life." (Jean)​

You helped me find my own path, my own way, learning to trust myself. This process has been scary for me but I'm coming to understand that this is how we become the true version of ourselves." (Emma)

"Thanks you. You helped me open my eyes, my mind and soul..to listen to my gut and body. You provide a magical process of transformation and creation." (Danielle)

The Journal

Exploring the intersection of midlife, inherited trauma, neurodivergence and chronic health conditions.
a psycho-bio-spiritual-socio-ECONOMIC approach

Marie Burns © 2026  

All Rights Reserved 2026. Privacy Policy Information on this web site is provided for informational purposes only. The information is a result of years of practice experience by the author. This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your healthcare professional or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging. Do not use the information on this web site for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment.

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