hi, Welcome to TLC

I can help you get back on track.

Feel alive again.

Meet Ann Marie

TLC mission

I aim to support you to discover your inner self and well being.

TLC Counselling can help you to explore what is troubling you. I will support you to begin reconnecting with yourself, by understanding and making sense of why you are feeling the way you are. I can help you to make better-informed decisions and improve your quality of life moving forward.
The success of having a positive outlook on life is good emotional, physical and mental self-care. If you are focusing on what makes you happy and feel good, then this will attract the right people and situations in your life.
Believing in yourself allows you the confidence to understand that it does not matter what others think or do, but it is what you do is the most important thing.

I cannot believe talking to someone could make such a difference in our relationship. Ann-Marie was fantastic and really helped us to understand each other. It was important to me that I trusted Ann-Marie so I was able to be truthful and honest and it also helped that she has a sense of humour.

Clients | Basingstoke

Who is behind TLC

Meet your counsellor.

Ann Marie Masson

full member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) the UK’s main governing body.

I have spent the past 15 years working as a Life Coach, Relate Counsellor, and Trainer, working with professionals, parents, children, young people, couples and individuals. I have also built up a successful private practice over the past 6 years, working with a varying range of issues. Alongside this, I worked for 5 years as a Clinical Head of Services Manager for a Mental Health Charity, running all the clinical aspects of the service. Working with a fantastic team of counsellors and mentors who provided short term support to young people, families, and parents that have been impacted by mental health issues.

I believe that the most challenging experiences can be connected back to your childhood, and also, personal relationships both past and present. Depending on those experiences, good or bad, this can have varying impacts at different stages of your life.
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‍Counselling has always been my one true passion, and I see the work that I do as a real privilege. I believe I can support you to explore your own unique story, to help you to overcome your barriers and life hurdles.
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It is vital for you to be aware that you are the real expert in your life; no one else knows you or your life better than you!
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I can offer to guide you through your counselling journey to help you build on your personal growth and development. You can then start to move on to become successful in achieving your own goals, no matter what they are.
I am highly responsive to your individual or couple needs. Perhaps more importantly for you to know is my approach is open and honest where appropriate. I will explain everything you need to know about the counselling process, by answering any questions you may have along the way.

My Therapeutic Counselling Approach & Orientation

Psychodynamic – a form of deep psychology, the primary focus of which is to reveal the unconscious content of your psyche to alleviate psychic tension.

SYSTEMIC – working respectfully and effectively with you in ways that consider meaningful relationships, across generations, identifying the different systems and contexts in which you live.

I beleive in an 'Integrative Approach'

Since qualifying in 2007, I have added other therapeutic skills and methods to my learning, such as Solution-focused, Person-centred, Transnational analysis, and Cognitive behaviour (CBT) therapy. Allowing me a well rounded adaptive approach when working with you, as one size does not 'fit' all.
The most important aspect of counselling is the therapeutic alliance you have with me. If you have no trust in me as your counsellor, then ultimately the approach used is not relevant.

Qualifications

Certificate in Counselling Skills
Certificate in Counselling Skills - Integrated Approach.
Qualification as a Relate Counsellor
Relate Graduate Certificate - University of East London
Relate Trainer Level 3 ‘Group Skills and Coaching’ (Theory & Practice) for Trainers
Relate, Certificate in Working with Young People

Continuing Personal Development Certificates

Understanding & Working with Social Isolation
Depression and Anxiety
Attachment Theory and Trauma
The Psychological Well-being of Service Military and Veterans
Service Life, Development and its Effect on Families and Couple Relationships
CAFFCASS Trainer, working with Separated Parenting Programme
NSPCC Child Protection Awareness Programme
Working with and Understanding Child Protection
Protecting Information (data protection)
Domestic Violence Abuse and Intervention/Safety
Domestic Violence Abuse - Individual
Controlling and Coercive Behaviour in Intimate Relationship

Structured Interviews/Assessments
Mental Health
Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse Level 1 & 2
Consultation with a Counsellor (assessing and interviewing potential clients)
Erotic Transference
Working with Sexual Issues in Counselling
Working with Couples and Sex Addiction
Sexual Addiction - Use of the Internet
Recognising and Understanding Sex Addiction
Psychodynamic Approaches to Criminal and Compulsive Behaviour
Professional Boundaries and Values
Suicide Risk Awareness Workshops
Self-harming Behaviours and Risk
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Let's build your Confidence

Confidence in knowing your dealing with a Professional Therapist.

Having a person-centred approach.

If you would like any further information, or you are unsure about how I could support you, please feel free to give me a call. If you would prefer to e-mail me with any questions or queries that you may have, please do not hesitate, and I will get back to you within 24 hours.

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