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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.
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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.
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Meet your counsellor.

Ann Marie MassonBACP Governing BodyICO Governing BodyPsychologu TodayCounselling near me

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.

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. 

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! 

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.

Individual Counselling
Counselling Skills
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
Professional Counselling
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

Let's build your Confidence
Confidence in knowing your dealing with a Professional Therapist.
Having a person-centred approach.
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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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