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what stories are driving your life?

ABOUT

 I'm an holistic psychologist, researcher, educator and artist. My work is rooted in depth psychology, embodied practices, and lived experience. I offer coaching to women whose stories sit at the intersection of midlife, inherited trauma, neurodivergence, and chronic health conditions. Highly sensitive, deep-thinking women who feel stuck, unravelling and want to reclaim the narrative driving their life.

I tried my whole life to find a stable resting point somewhere between intellect and heart, hyperfocus and burnout, perfection and chaos. Today I embrace my edges, where I feel most alive. I reach out to women who've spent a lifetime trying too, to those who seek greater aliveness.

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My Story

I wore a mask for decades. Age 43, midlife 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 untold stories driving my life. Through Depth Psychology and embodied practices, 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 too did my life.

What people say

Sally Bonnie: Director of Inspiring Futures & Inspiring Women.

Marie has this wonderful gift of making you feel you can do anything. From the beginning her mantra “Sally you can do hard things” has stayed with me. I also 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)

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