Marie Reid, BACP

Marie Reid is a UK-licensed therapist with three years of clinical experience, offering compassionate support to people facing addictions, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression and a range of life stresses. She approaches each person as the expert of their own story and draws on their existing strengths to help move through difficult moments toward a more fulfilling life.

Marie works with clients on issues such as anxiety, grief, family and intimacy-related concerns, sleeping difficulties, self-esteem and career transitions, while also supporting people affected by adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, substance misuse and domestic violence. Her practice emphasizes collaboration and respect, helping clients explore what matters most and identify practical steps forward.

As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Marie combines evidence-informed methods with an empathetic, nonjudgmental stance. She recognizes that reaching out for help takes courage and offers steady guidance throughout the therapeutic process, whether clients are navigating a single crisis or working toward longer-term change. Marie accepts clients in the United Kingdom and internationally and provides flexible options for connecting remotely.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Marie Reid draws on client-centered therapy, motivational interviewing and narrative therapy to support people through a wide range of concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening and building a trusting relationship so clients can explore feelings and choices at their own pace - this approach often helps with anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship issues. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative method for strengthening a person’s own motivation to change and is particularly useful for addictions, ambivalence about life changes and health-related goals. Narrative therapy invites clients to separate themselves from their problems and re-author the stories that shape their lives, which can be helpful for trauma, grief and identity concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Marie works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so sessions remain relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people balancing work, family and other commitments. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging allow clients to access registered professionals from home or while traveling, making it easier to schedule regular sessions and maintain momentum between meetings.