Hi, I'm Marianne

It's an absolute passion of mine to support people, through therapy, to live the life they want. I am in awe of our capacity, as humans, to experience life and all it throws at us - how we can adapt, learn and move forwards to lead the lives we wish. I am endlessly fascinated by how our brains work and how we can change not only how we behave but how we think. This can be incredibly powerful, especially when it comes to changing long-standing, unhelpful behaviours or negative thinking patterns. Our capacity to change how we experience our day to day life is phenomenal (no matter what your age is) and we can live a more freeing life! Every single client I work with continually deepens my passion for this work. Due to my work and personal experience, I’ve always been drawn to the field of mental health and working with people to feel better in themselves and have hope. I personally have used solution focused hypnotherapy for pregnancy/birth. I found it to be incredibly effective and so empowering in helping me to feel in control - so much so that I decided to become a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist! Separately, yoga has been a grounding force, a joy and a regulating part of my life for nearly 2 decades. I remain curious about the deep power that yoga and somatic movement can have in helping us connect to our bodies, to our breath, to our mood, emotional and physical wellbeing - I am endlessly fascinated by the mind-body connection and the incredible capacity of our nervous system. I am a trauma-sensitive yoga facilitator with a special interest in: • the healing power of somatic movement; • how trauma can be held in the body; • how hormones affect both physical and mental wellbeing; • the benefits of yoga for anxiety, stress and chronic pain.

Yes, I am registered and accredited with The Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy ()(AfSFH), I adhere to their ethical framework and standards. I also have regular clinical supervision.

I am qualified in Solution-Focused Clinical Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy (from the internationally renowned Clifton Practice CPHT school), this includes solution-focused brief therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and clinical hypnosis. I am an experienced Yoga Teacher (my initial qualification was at the Bristol School of Yoga). My in-depth training includes hatha yoga, understanding the mind-body connection, trauma-sensitive practice, yoga nidra (restorative/meditation), vinyasa yoga, and restorative practices. Previous experience I have extensive experience of working within the mental health and homelessness sectors - in a variety of front line/crisis and managerial roles. As a therapeutic yoga teacher, I have worked with people navigating recovery from addiction, supporting them through grounding and nourishing yoga practices. Separately I have a postgraduate Masters degree and undertake regular CPD to broaden and deepen my knowledge as a therapist. Recent CPD • Working with Children and Teenagers - solution focused practice and hypnotherapy - CPHT • ADHD in Adults - CPHT • Easibirth Method: Hypnobirthing Practitioner Training - New Horizon Training • Therapeutic Power of Language (solution focused practice) - Human Givens Institute • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Hypnotherapy - CPHT • Miracle Question (solution focused practice) - CPHT