Marina Farmer

I currently have availability 

My working days are Monday and Wednesday 8am - 8pm 

I understand that seeking counselling can feel like a big and sometimes daunting step. Whether you are a young person or an adult, I offer a warm, non-judgemental and empathic space where you can talk openly and feel heard, understood and supported. 

I work with adults of all ages, and with children and young people from the age of eight. I am a person-centred counsellor, which means our work together is led by you and your experiences. I place great importance on building a genuine therapeutic relationship, based on trust, respect and care, so that you feel safe enough to explore whatever feels important to you. Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your child, or both, I will work with you in a way that feels safe, thoughtful and collaborative.

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (Â鶹ԭ´´) and work in line with their ethical framework. Alongside my private practice, I bring over twenty years' experience supporting young people within a large secondary school setting, which has given me a strong understanding of the emotional, social and academic pressures faced by children, adolescents and the impact this can have on family life.  

I hold a BA (Hons) degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a specialist counselling diploma in working with Children and Young People. I offer counselling both face to face and online. 

My way of working is person-centred and relational. This means I believe you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to support you with warmth, curiosity and compassion as you make sense of your thoughts, feelings and experiences. 

For young people, this may involve creating a safe space to express feelings that can be hard to put into words. For adults and parents, it may be an opportunity to reflect on your own experiences, emotions and responses, particularly in relation to caring for a child or navigating family relationships. 

At times you may want space simply to be heard; at other times you may feel you need a little more guidance. I will work at your pace, listening carefully and supporting you to explore emotions that may feel confusing, overwhelming  or difficult to express. Together, we can begin to understand how past and present experiences may be affecting you and find ways to move forward that feel right for you. 

Finding the right counsellor is important. I offer a free 15 minute introductory phone call so you can ask any questions and get a sense of whether working together feels right. There is no obligation to continue. 

If you choose to move forward, our first session will be an opportunity to explore what has brought you to counselling and what you hope to gain from it, in a gentle and supportive way.