Therapy for people who are tired of losing themselves in relationships.
Do you find yourself putting everyone else first, struggling to say no, or wondering why relationships seem to leave you feeling drained rather than fulfilled?
Perhaps you spend a lot of time thinking about what other people need, while finding it difficult to identify what you need.
Maybe you feel responsible for other people`s feelings, struggle with guilt when you set boundaries, or repeatedly find yourself in relationships where you give more than receive.
You may understand what`s happening intellectually, but still find yourself repeating the same patterns.
Therapy can help you understand why.
The way we relate to ourselves and others doesn`t develop in vacuum.
Our early experiences can shape what we come to believe about ourselves, our needs and our relationships. We may learn to keep the peace, avoid conflict, take responsibility for other people`s emotions, or make ourselves smaller in order to feel safe or loved.
These patterns can continue into adulthood - often without us consciously choosing them.
Together, we can explore where your patterns come from, how they affect your relationships now, and what you would like to change.
About me:
Hi, I`m Marina.
I offer integrative psychotherapy, which means I draw on different therapeutic approaches and tailor the work to you rather than trying to fit you into a particular formula.
I believe therapy should be a place where you can be honest about what is happening in your life without being judged.
The aim isn`t to blame your past or label the people in your life.
What happened to you matters - but so does what happens next.
Qualifications and Experience:
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Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy and Couselling
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In private practice since 2019
Alongside my therapeutic training I bring:
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7 years of experience working with adults with learning disabilities
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8 years of experience working in children`s residential care
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Bachelor`s degree in Psychology
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Before moving into psychology and care work, I spent several years working in hospitality, including in a hotel and at an airport. It might seem like a different world from psychotherapy, but those experiences gave me a broad perspective on people, different backgrounds and the many ways we navigate the world.
