Marie Lloyd, BACP

Marie Lloyd is a counsellor with 12 years of practice based in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger and low self-esteem. Marie also supports those coping with major life changes and difficult medical news. She writes in a straightforward way and aims to help people notice their existing strengths.

Her approach treats the client as the expert in their own life. Sessions focus on listening, building understanding and finding practical ways forward. Marie uses several talking therapies including Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy to help people feel heard and understood.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address patterns of thinking and emotional responses. These approaches are used to work on issues such as intrusive negative thoughts, relationship difficulties and complicated grief.

Marie has experience supporting people through trauma, bereavement, abuse, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, as well as work-related pressures and decisions about treatment for life-limiting conditions. Her practice is shaped by respect for each person’s story and an emphasis on small, manageable steps.

People who choose to work with Marie can expect a calm, direct style and practical conversations about coping strategies. She encourages clients to recognise strengths and to try new ways of dealing with overwhelming feelings.

How therapy approaches translate to online sessions

Attachment-Based work focuses on how past and present relationships shape feelings and trust. Online sessions using this approach look at patterns in relationships and help people try different ways of connecting and responding in their daily life.

Client-Centred Therapy centres on being listened to without judgement. In an online setting this means time to tell your story while the counsellor reflects back what they hear and helps you identify your own priorities and solutions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. Practically, online CBT often involves identifying specific thought patterns, trying short experiments between sessions and tracking small changes week to week.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss needs, goals and preferences and suggest ways of working that fit. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as progress is made.

Session formats are not listed in the supplied biography, so please confirm which options are available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, save travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let conversations continue when people live far apart or have limited time during the working day.