About me
A wee bit about me...
My name is Marie-Thérèse (my pronouns are she/her) and I am a qualified humanistic counsellor and psychotherapist practicing in Scotland and online. I originally trained in what is known as the person-centred approach, before going on to specialise as a grief counsellor with CRUSE Scotland Bereavement Support.
Over the years, my therapeutic approach has developed into being more integrative and collaborative. You can learn more about my therapy practice and services at my therapy page.
Prior to retraining as a psychotherapist, I worked in the higher education sector and, before that, in the criminal justice system as a support worker in employment and training.
I have spent most of my life actively involved in grassroots activism - primarily social and climate justice - alongside volunteering for organisations such as The Equality Network, Waverley Care, Scottish Detainee Visitors, and The Welcoming.
I offer you this background to emphasize my commitment to offering a non-judgemental space, valuing each individual, whilst also being mindful of the wider cultural, social, and political contexts that impact on our lives.
These values, along with my life experience, is what led me to train as a counsellor. I find this work meaningful and nourishing, and I am deeply grateful for the people who allow me to walk alongside them in our work together.
Qualifications
Certificate in Counselling Skills
Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy
BA(hons) in Religious Studies (Open University)
MSc Equality & Human Rights
Further Training
CRUSE Scotland Specialist training in Bereavement and Loss
Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
Climate Aware Practitioner training
Climate Café Facillitator training
Since 2021 I have been engaged in research exploring eco-anxiety and eco-grief in grassroots activist communities, with a focus on faith-based activism, and this is an ongoing area of interest.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Working with Neurodivergence (with Rachael Klug)
Harm in Therapy (with Erin Stevens)
Cultural Attunement and Anti-Oppressive Practice in Counselling (with Myira Khan)
Justice-Doing in Alternative Practice (with Vikki Reynolds)
Radical Compassion (6 week course with Tara Brach)
This is just a sample, from CPD taken over the last few years. Like most therapists, I regularly undertake CPD in a wide range of areas as part of my commitment to ethical practice, competency, and to meet the registration requirements of my membership body.
