If you allow yourself to be the person you are then everything will come into rhythm
John O’Donohue

Testimonial ( with kind permission and gratitude)
” I came in with issues, and got to the fundamental level of who I really am..
all things in life are made up of who you really are..
If someone reads this, and can relate to what I’m saying, that would be a wonderful thing. Don’t be scared of therapy!”

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Welcome to Counselling For You
My name is Marion Leslie and I offer Counselling & Psychotherapy, Supervision and Training in Pinner, Middlesex and St Albans, Hertfordshire.

Many of my clients have sought help when they have felt that it has seemed impossible to see a way forward. Often they have found that by discussing their issues, they have gained insight into how they can solve their problems. My intention is to help you look at your issues, from different angles, which can lead to a greater understanding of your own process.

Are you feeling depressed?  You may be unsure as whether you are depressed, but definitely feeling ’low’.

Counselling for Anxiety. Perhaps you are experiencing a ‘knot’ in your stomach and a tight chest, accompanied by thoughts repeatedly going round and round in your mind? Sleeping might also be difficult, making it difficult for you to concentrate during the day. You might be irritable with family members, causing your personal relationships to suffer…this may also apply to work relationships, with the ‘knock on’ effect of possibly putting your career in jepordy.

( see new article: “Promoting Healthy Body and Mind” Effect that stress has on the body)

My experience, over many years of professional practice, has shown time and time again, that a good counselling can provide a safe,caring and confidential space to talk about issues such as these, thus promoting  good emotional health and well being.

As a Humanistic counsellor I do not work with ‘depression tests’ but work with the assumption that my clients are seeking a resolution as to the difficulties they may have, in terms of their emotional state. My experience informs me that when clients enter an accepting counselling relationship, they can freely express their emotions and feelings, thus can then come to terms with negative feelings, which may have been the cause of emotional issues…and can then go forward and further develop their own inner resources. I believe strongly in my clients’ personal power to grow, with the freedom to change.

I passionately believe in the powerful effect that a good counselling relationship can have and I have over 10 years of professional experience in many fields of counselling, therefore I  offer a relationship that enables the changes you want to be possible. Through the person-centred approach, clients who seek to resolve and deal with a wide variety of psychological and emotional issues are able to do so in a safe and supportive environment. Over several years, I have a developed an interest and enthusiasm for working with and supporting clients who have been through, or going through treatment for Cancer. I am experienced in working with the anxieties and concerns that arise from a cancer diagnosis.

Experience has shown how it is often difficult to talk about the many difficult issues and emotions that a Cancer diagnosis raises, for the patient and his or her family. My intention is to support and help each person to address any issues that they encounter during or after their illness. By building on the relationship that I have with all my clients, this helps to create a better appreciation of  the difficulties involved with living with the uncertainties and fears that a Cancer diagnosis brings helping and with how to live with cancer. It is important to  acknowledge that every person has their own unique experience, and this applies to any issue brought to Counselling.

You can expect the following from me:

A confidential, professional and ethical service.

I will respect you without judgement.

Genuine and empathic understanding.

I am registered with The Counselling Directory, BACP Directory & Aviva Health Insurance