Individuals Therapy Sessions - Marléne Rose Shaw

Hi, I'm Marléne Rose Shaw. With over thirty-years experience I specialise in helping people with:

Confidence and Self-esteem
Relationships (Individuals and Couples)
Trauma and Post Traumatic stress
Anger Management

Click here for information about my qualifcations, training, techniques, and books.

If you're like many of the people I help, it's likely that on the surface you have a good lifestyle. But when it comes to people and relationships you can sometimes lack confidence and second-guess yourself. You hear the words 'people-pleasing,' and you think, "Yes that's me!".

Clients tell me:

I’m always the one adjusting my plans to fit what everyone else wants, so I end up being taken for granted.
I find it hard to speak up when people are rude to me, so I end up being disrespected.
I’m always the one who has to smooth things over and keep the peace. It’s exhausting, and I often end up getting caught in the middle.
I keep entering into relationships with people who don't value me
I end up being taken advantage of because I keep saying “yes” when I'd really rather say “no”.
I constantly do things to keep others happy, but I never get the same care back in return.

If any of these seem familiar you’re certainly not alone.

In childhood we all learn habits of keeping others happy in order to feel loved and wanted. But in adult life those ways of being often cause problems in relationships. They can leave you feeling disregarded, undervalued and ultimately erode your confidence.

In our 1:1 sessions, we’ll work together to help you shift these patterns so that you can have relationships that feel equal, where you’re heard, seen, and valued.

Making real change is like crossing a bridge

Making real change is like crossing a bridge from the old version of your life to the new.

Once you cross that bridge you’ll never go back to the struggles you once had because you've become a different person; one who handles life in a more confident, self-assured and empowered way.

Here's what will happen in your sessions:

We’ll start by helping you gain clarity on what you really want and identify the blocks and patterns that have been getting in your way.

Then we’ll set some goals to help you let go of those patterns so that you can begin to create the life and relationships you want to have.

We'll come up with actionable steps to bring what you learn in sessions into your everyday relationships.

You'll learn proven skills and techniques to help you set boundaries that work and confidently communicate with others so that you're heard and respected.

I’ll teach you psychosenory techniques so you can feel fully confident managing your emotions during therapy and beyond.

We'll go at your own pace, applying what you learn in sessions to your own personal circumstances and goals so that you can see your progress as we go along.

Resources

All clients have free access to my dedicated tools and resources:

Videos

Audios

Worksheets and Templates

These resources are optional. They can be invaluable in applying what you learn in sessions to oyur everyday life and relationships.

Session Times

Sessions are for 1 hour. This is longer than the standard, but in my experience longer sessions provide enough space and time for you.

We generally meet weekly, though I can be flexible to your needs.

Sessions are online via Zoom, Google Meet or WhatsApp video, as you prefer.

My life has improved so much from our work together . I'm continually amazed the way people respond to me now. They respect me more.

Marléne helps you think about things in a totally different way and offers you the tools to resolve your issues and move forward to a happier life. Her books are amazingly helpful too. Full of practical advice and really inspirational.

Marléne has changed my life. A brilliant mixture of professionalism and empathy, I felt comfortable talking and discussing issues with Marléne and can not thank her enough for what she’s done for me.

My life is completely different!

After therapy, clients say:

I've let go of always worrying about what other people think of me.
When someone asks me to give up my time and energy, I can set limits and say 'no' with confidence, and without feeling guilty.
I can stand by my choices and I notice that people priortise me much more now.
I speak up and say whats on my mind without feeling so fearful and people hear me and respect me more.
I've finally let go of that feeling of being so responsible for everyone else!
If someone upsets me, I feel much more able to calmly let them know and talk it through.
I'm meeting new people who respect and value me.
I'm not making my own happiness so dependent on what other people say or do