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- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT related concerns
- Self esteem work
About Marie-Paule
Marie-Paule Ahanda is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She works mainly online and also arranges face-to-face sessions. Her primary areas include stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, anger, self-esteem and depression.
She offers straightforward conversations to identify what is causing distress. She listens for patterns such as attachment or abandonment concerns, difficulties with commitment, and problems with communication. Sessions also address isolation, workplace pressure, panic attacks, and experiences of prejudice and discrimination.
Her practical focus includes building confidence, managing strong emotions, and improving day-to-day coping skills. She explains options and helps people decide which steps to try next. Where needed, she will adapt the way she talks and plans work to fit a person’s circumstances.
Marie-Paule uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in her work. That includes approaches aimed at reducing anxiety and managing intense feelings, and ways to improve relationships and sense of self. She draws on those methods to help with trauma-related symptoms and social anxiety.
Sessions are offered in English and French. International clients are not currently accepted. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, follow the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Marie-Paule draws on evidence-based techniques that focus on symptoms and behaviour. One approach she commonly uses targets anxious thoughts and avoidance patterns to reduce panic and social anxiety. This approach teaches practical skills for calming the body and testing unhelpful beliefs over time.She also uses methods that address relationship patterns and attachment. These techniques help people notice recurring interaction styles, understand how early experiences shape current relationships, and try different ways of communicating and setting boundaries.
Finding the best therapeutic method is part of the work. Marie-Paule discusses options with each person and together they choose which approaches to try. That decision is revisited as progress is made and goals change, so work stays relevant to the person's needs and preferences.
The therapist offers sessions mainly online and can arrange face-to-face meetings. Confirm the current session formats before booking so they match your routine. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time so people can use therapy around work or study commitments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, French
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, anger, self-esteem and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, trauma, panic and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversation. The emphasis is on identifying patterns and trying specific steps to reduce distress.
How long has she practised?
She has five years of professional experience working with people on emotional and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and French.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to clients within the UK.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.