Foundational approach
I'm an integrative therapeutic coach. I combine therapeutic models with coaching. This is core to my work. I believe we seek therapy when we feel most disconnected from ourselves and the world around us. We have a basic need to be seen, heard and our experiences validated. (Often trauma and suffering come from a feeling of being alone.) Our biological, social and psychological capacity affects our sense of wellbeing. We are born with 'capacity' and it is shaped by our experiences and the stories we tell ourselves about those experiences. The dominant therapeutic approach, the Medical model does not recognise our bio-psycho social complexity, masking symptoms and failing to tackle the root cause. My approach does not simplify our complexity. I work with it.
Mythology
The difficulties we experience in life are often seen as weakness, wrapped in shame. We are left to carry them alone, to "sort ourselves out." It hasn't always been this way. Traditionally, human struggles are understood as initiatory processes or rites of passage. They mark a transition from one life stage to another. My own difficulties at midlife were medicalised and pathologised. Rites of passage explain a pattern, one that had been mapped, again and again, across time and cultures. This shaped my own journey at midlife and my work thereafter. Rites of passage move through three phases; separation from ordinary life, a disorienting existence between two worlds and finally integration where identity renewed. These ancient stories carry wisdom. To understand myth is to understand something essential about what it means to be human.
Nervous system regulation can help you to feel calmer and make wiser choices.
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How the nervous system works
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Safety and calm as the foundation of regulation
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Stress, chronic stress, trauma and burnout.
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Attachment and co-regulation
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Regulators - BREATH, VOICE, MOVEMENT, RELATIONSHIPS
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Strengthening the vagal brake and ventral branch.
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Breathwork to build nervous system resilience.
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Practical sessions to explore co-regulation and coach others
Values
HI, I'M MARIE,
I'm Glad you're here
The difficulties we experience in life are often seen as weakness, wrapped in shame. We are left to carry them alone, to "sort ourselves out." It hasn't always been this way. Traditionally, human struggles are understood as initiatory processes or rites of passage. They mark a transition from one life stage to another. They are the foundation of our cultural history and the source of mythology. I always loved mythology but it was the work of Joseph Campbell that, shifted my perspective personally and professionally. My own difficulties at midlife were medicalised, pathologised and yet I could see that there was a pattern, one that had been mapped, again and again, across time and cultures. This shapes my own journey's and my work. Rites of passage move through three phases; separation from ordinary life, a disorienting existence between two worlds and finally integration where identity renewed. These ancient stories carry wisdom. To understand myth is to understand something essential about what it means to be human.
"Marie helped give me confidence in being myself, encouraging me to step out of my comfort zone. She makes everything make sense. She teaches in a way that really impacts you and leaves you feeling like you have learnt so much. She makes is fun and enjoyable. I appreciate everything." (Alice)
"I found Marie very interesting, she has a lot of knowledge and makes it a reality. She has an energy about her that made me feel at ease throughout the workshops." (Helen)
"Marie is down to earth and easy to relate to, although she is very experienced she is never intimidating, she is a breath of fresh air. I just wanted to say thank you Marie, for having faith in me, it has made a difference to me and my goals." (Sara)
"Marie makes you feel at ease, she's has an extremely relaxing and calm presence and allows people to be themselves. She encourages you to say what you feel and we get so much more from her workshops that skills." (Sarah)