Marsha Sutcliffe

 You might be coming to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly struggling with something hard to put into words. Perhaps life feels unmanageable, or you've been carrying something for a long time on your own.

I offer a calm, grounded space where you don't have to have it all figured out. Together, we can slow things down, make sense of what's happening for you, and begin to understand the patterns, emotions, and experiences that may be shaping your life.

Many of the people I work with come to me when their relationship with food feels difficult or out of control, when emotions feel overwhelming or shut down, or when past experiences, particularly from childhood, are still having an impact in the present. They may be using GLP-1 medication or considering weight-loss surgery. While these can change appetite and reduce food noise, the emotional reasons we turn to food often remain. I can help you explore those patterns with compassion, so lasting change feels more sustainable.

Alongside this, I work with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. You might be struggling to make sense of a loss, feeling anxious or low, questioning your worth, or finding yourself repeating patterns in relationships that leave you feeling unheard, overwhelmed or disconnected. Sometimes these difficulties can develop alongside major life changes, difficult experiences, or longstanding patterns that began much earlier in life.

These experiences are rarely separate. How we see ourselves can affect our relationships, past experiences can shape how we respond to situations in the present, and grief or anxiety can influence how we cope with everyday life. We can take the time to gently explore what is happening for you, understand the connections between these different parts of your experience, and identify what you might need to feel more settled, confident and able to move forward..

Some clients need space to be heard without judgement, others want to understand themselves more deeply, and some are ready to make meaningful changes. Together, we'll find a pace that feels safe and right for you.

I work integratively, drawing on different therapeutic approaches to support you in understanding yourself, your experiences and the patterns that may be affecting your life. This might include exploring your past and how it influences the present, developing greater awareness of your emotions and needs, or finding practical ways to manage difficulties and make changes. I aim to bring together the approaches and ways of working that are most helpful for what you are experiencing.

With over ten years' experience as a specialist counsellor in an NHS Tier 3 service, I've supported people whose relationship with food is closely linked to trauma, shame, and early life experiences. Rather than focusing solely on eating behaviours, I help clients understand what their relationship with food has been trying to communicate.

Alongside my private practice, I've worked within Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), community counselling services, and the University of Kent Wellbeing Team, offering both short-term and longer-term therapy.

Starting therapy can feel like a big step. You don't need to be in crisis or have a clear reason for reaching out; sometimes a feeling that something isn't quite right is enough. If you're ready, I'd be honoured to work alongside you.

Hello, I'm Marsha

You might be coming to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly struggling with something hard to put into words. Perhaps life feels unmanageable, or you've been carrying something for a long time on your own.

I offer a calm, grounded space where you don't have to have it all figured out. Together, we can slow things down, make sense of what's happening for you, and begin to understand the patterns, emotions, and experiences that may be shaping your life.

Many of the people I work with come to me when their relationship with food feels difficult or out of control, when emotions feel overwhelming or shut down, or when past experiences, particularly from childhood, are still having an impact in the present. They may be using GLP-1 medication or considering weight-loss surgery. While these can change appetite and reduce food noise, the emotional reasons we turn to food often remain. I can help you explore those patterns with compassion, so lasting change feels more sustainable.

Alongside this, I work with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. You might be struggling to make sense of a loss, feeling anxious or low, questioning your worth, or finding yourself repeating patterns in relationships that leave you feeling unheard, overwhelmed or disconnected. Sometimes these difficulties can develop alongside major life changes, difficult experiences, or longstanding patterns that began much earlier in life.

These experiences are rarely separate. How we see ourselves can affect our relationships, past experiences can shape how we respond to situations in the present, and grief or anxiety can influence how we cope with everyday life. We can take the time to gently explore what is happening for you, understand the connections between these different parts of your experience, and identify what you might need to feel more settled, confident and able to move forward.

Some clients need space to be heard without judgement, others want to understand themselves more deeply, and some are ready to make meaningful changes. Together, we'll find a pace that feels safe and right for you.

I work integratively, drawing on different therapeutic approaches to support you in understanding yourself, your experiences and the patterns that may be affecting your life. This might include exploring your past and how it influences the present, developing greater awareness of your emotions and needs, or finding practical ways to manage difficulties and make changes. I aim to bring together the approaches and ways of working that are most helpful for what you are experiencing.

With over ten years' experience as a specialist counsellor in an NHS Tier 3 service, I've supported people whose relationship with food is closely linked to trauma, shame, and early life experiences. Rather than focusing solely on eating behaviours, I help clients understand what their relationship with food has been trying to communicate.

Alongside my private practice, I've worked within Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), community counselling services, and the University of Kent Wellbeing Team, offering both short-term and longer-term therapy.

Starting therapy can feel like a big step. You don't need to be in crisis or have a clear reason for reaching out; sometimes a feeling that something isn't quite right is enough. If you're ready, I'd be honoured to work alongside you.

I am a qualified clinical supervisor who offers individual and group sessions.

I was trained as an integrative counsellor, and in my counselling practice, my work is informed by the belief that the therapeutic relationship between the client and therapist and in turn the relationship between supervisor and the supervisee, is the foundation for change and growth. With this in mind, I work to create a secure and supportive relationship for my supervisees to identify, understand and reflect on their resources and vulnerabilities. This can then form a platform for growth and positive changes in their therapeutic work.

My philosophy embraces a holistic approach to supervision, drawing upon multiple theoretical frameworks and models. These include the Hawkins and Shohet Seven-Eyed Model, the Inskipp and Proctor supervision alliance framework and the Support-Challenge approach for teaching and learning and is also guided by the Â鶹ԭ´´ Ethical Framework.

Supervision, for me, is not just about reflection, but also about mutual learning and is an opportunity for us to come together as two professionals, united by a common goal: the well-being of the client. However, your personal growth, professional development, and the support you receive in your practice are just as important, and I aim to hold space for both.

I strive to create a space where you feel safe to explore, but also where I can gently challenge you to consider new perspectives and expand your practice. With that in mind, supervision is a two-way relationship, and I actively encourage feedback.

My experience to date is to offer supervision to those in Private Practice and Healthcare Professionals within the NHS and Charity sector. If you are looking for a Supervisor I'm happy to arrange an initial conversation to discuss how we might work together.