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Client Reviews
From Vanessa
I remember the first session I had with Marina. I felt very vulnerable and broken at that time. My confidence was very low, and subsequently, i had no motivation to do anything, including therapy. Sometimes, you have to go to a couple of different therapists before you know if it's the "right fit" for both, but I knew from the first session that Marina and I would work well together. Marina was softly spoken, gentle, empathetic, and listened without judgement. All of the qualities that I needed after the trauma and burnout that i had experienced. I attended therapy sessions with Marina very regularly at the start. Marina used various types of therapy during our sessions, including art and visual aids. These were helpful when I was finding it difficult to talk and express myself. I would highly recommend Marina as a psychoherapist, especially to those who are on a healing/recovery journey and are open to healing. Her warmth and kindness allow for a safe space to speak openly and for the healing process to continue. Nothing ever felt forced with Marina, and after each session, I felt calm and quite reflective and curious about my perspective on life. Marina helped me understand the importance of taking care of "Self," which has been a huge part of my recovery. Knowing that Marina is always available to pick up where we left off is very reassuring to me.
From Angela
I contacted Marina some time ago as I was anxious about a role I was about to undertake, and I felt that I would need some help to deal with it. From the very first session I found Marina was very approachable and easy to talk to. I felt she really understood where I was coming from. After our first session Marina introduced a number of different techniques which I felt really helped me to express how I was feeling. An example of this was in one of the sessions Marina asked me to draw a picture, although I felt I am not very good at drawing she encouraged me to draw whatever came to mind. I was astounded as to how much this simple picture helped me to understand my feelings and I actually have the picture hanging up at home to remind me of what I came to understand in the session. I attended a number of sessions with Marina and each one was tailored to what I needed on the day. I continue to see Marina from time to time as I need to, and I would encourage anyone who is reading this to reach out to Marina as she has made a real difference in my journey, and I am very grateful for her help.
From Alannah
I’ve attended sessions with Marina over a number of years now and I can’t recommend her enough. She has a warmth, kindness & understanding that makes you feel instantly comfortable in her presence. I’ve told her before I wish she had a podcast that I could listen back to as her voice is so calming! The use of creativity in her practice is something I’d never considered before but has been wonderful to explore.
Anonymous
I attended therapy with Marina for about a year. I found she had a calm, kind energy and I was comfortable discussing any range of topics with her. I particularly enjoyed energy healing and check ins with my inner child. They were a very healing element of my journey. Thank you so much, Marina
Anonymous
Yes my journey with you on my vists have been excellent. Just to listen and get all my troubles with living with alcoholic / husband. You gave me some relief and you were happy to share many time's when things weren't going to plan.👌🏻 But we still had our problems with this addiction for many months later. You certainly gave me that peace of mind. I took so much from you on my journey to listening and reading knowing now that's it wasn't my problem. 🙏 You thought me to be clearer in my mind set at those difficult times. I'm glad we had our chats about all above. So thank you again for your lovely manner around living with my husbands addiction. And your professional help was very much appreciated. My husband is now attending his own meetings for alcoholic disease three times a week. He hasn't touched a drop.🙏 So here's hoping for the future.
From Siobhan
My experience with Marina was a completely transformative & supportive time for me. I was going through so much in my personal life while unpacking issues with family from the past. With Marinas help, I was able to see new perspectives, curate acceptance and become more self aware all while being listened too in a safe & comfortable space. Marinas energy & guidance really helped to give me a sense of grounding and a deeper awareness to certain things in my life. I have the confidence to follow a path that feels right for me & I am able to have healthy boundaries in my life that help me to feel happier all with Marinas help. I would really recommend anyone looking for gentle reassurance & support to work with Marina.
From Deirdre
Marina is a kind, thoughtful and caring therapist. She is very experienced, highly skilled and a really good listener. She really understood me, and no matter what I told her, she never judged me. Marina has a very gentle approach, but she really gets deep to the root of problems. She helped me explore things from my past that were difficult to talk about and helped me process them, offering valuable insights along the way. I felt very supported by Marina, and we had many laughs and tears during our sessions together. I learned something new about myself at each session. I would highly recommend Marina to anyone who is struggling or who feels a bit lost and doesn’t know where to start.
From Carole
"I'm very happy to recommend Marina as a therapist. I'm in my sixties. I had a particular problem I needed help with, and a friend recommended Marina. I was quite nervous, being unfamiliar with therapy but I found that Marina guided me from the start with her communication by outlining exactly what is involved. That was a great relief. I was afraid that I would have to sign up for a very long time but that wasn't the case with me. I thought that nobody could help me with my issue. However, when we began to meet, once in person and then online, I immediately felt heard, supported and hopeful. Marina is not just very skilled at what she does but she is very warm and kind. For the few weeks that we met, it was like having a really good friend who could take away my problems!. She helped me to be different and that changed everything. The whole experience was very positive."
From Aoife
Marina is absolutely amazing, and I cannot thank her enough. Marina is a kind, soft spoken woman with a soft energy that leaves you immediately feeling comfortable with her. Throughout my time with her she consistently supported me navigating past and current issues with absolute grace and understanding. Each session was determined by what I wanted to bring into the room and what I wanted to address, and I left each session feeling validated with a deeper understanding of my feelings. This created such a comfortable environment to speak on issues I may have shied away from speaking on in the past. Not only did she offer me support, but she also left me with a new mindset and set of skills to handle whatever life has to offer. She has an amazing way of getting you to reconnect with yourself in mind, body and spirit to understand your individual needs through creativity or whatever is suitable for you in that moment. Marina has brought a change to my life that I could have never thought possible when starting my therapy journey.
