what stories drive your life?
Welcome, I’m Marie, a holistic psychologist, educator and artist. I believe, the stories we tell ourselves have the power to shape and transform our lives.
My work is with women whose stories sit at the intersection of inherited trauma, neurodivergence and chronic health conditions. I help them to reclaim the narratives driving their lives. I know this place from the inside and from the many women I work with. For years we were told our symptoms were in our heads. Cycles of burnout, pain, sensory overwhelm and the emotional rollercoaster, were our fault. We survived by masking, ignoring our needs and desires and pushing through. We know today that our bodies had been telling the truth all along.
"When we begin to see our suffering as a story, we are saved." Anais Nin
My Story
Age 43, my darkness came knocking bringing me to my knees...arthritis, perimenopause, trauma, autoimmune flares. Neurodivergence, single motherhood, perimenopause 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 to nurture or worthy of existence. As my stories changed so did my life.
What people say
"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)
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.
