Hi, I'm Marléne Rose Shaw.

With over 30 years’ experience, I specialise in relationships and self-esteem, helping people be more seen, heard and valued in their relationships.

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If you're like many of the people I help, it's likely that you sometimes find it hard to set boundaries and say what's on your mind. You hear the words 'people-pleasing,' and you think, "Yes, that's me!".

New clients tell me:

  • I keep saying 'yes' when I'd really rather say 'no'.
  • I’m always the one who fits in with others, but then I end up feeling taken for granted.
  • I often feel that people don't treat me as well as I treat them.
  • I find it hard to speak up when people upset me.
  • I’m always the peacekeeper. It’s exhausting, and I often end up getting caught in the middle.
  • I keep finding myself in relationships with people who don't respect me or value me.

Many people feel like this

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

If this is familiar you're not alone, many people feel like this. In our 1:1 sessions, we’ll work together to help you find confidence to set boundaries and say what you need with courage, so that you can have relationships that feel equal, where you’re seen, heard and valued.

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.

We’ll set some goals so that you can begin to create the life and relationships you want to have.

We'll come up with easy actionable steps to help 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 your needs so that you're more seen, heard and respected.

I’ll teach you easy 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.

I'll give you resources. You'll have free access to my dedicated tools and resources such as videos, audios and worksheets. These free resources are entriely are optional for you to use as you wish. However they can be invaluable in applying what you learn in sessions to your everyday life and relationships.

Session times

In general we'll meet once per week, though I can be flexible to your individual needs.

Sessions are for 1 hour. This is longer than the standard 50 minutes, however in my experience longer sessions work better for clients.

Sessions are online via Zoom, or WhatsApp video if you prefer.

Session fees

Please see this pdf for fees: SessionFees.pdf

Making real change is like crossing a bridge

It's 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.

Through having our therapy sessions, I've learnt to let go of the guilt and stop taking responsibility for everyone else's needs. Thank you. I have a much better relationship with my daughter now.

YE, Madrid, Spain
I've let go of always worrying about what other people think of me. Now I can speak up and say what's on my mind without feeling anxious, and I notice that people listen and respect me more.

NJ, Barcelona, Spain

I'm no longer making my own happiness dependent on what other people want. I feel more able to stand by my choices, and I notice that people prioritise me much more now.

KF, London, UK


Thank you so much Marléne for our therapy sessions. I'm so much better at setting boundaries now. I don't put everyone else first the way I used to and I find people appreciate me more.

HM, Jumeirah, Dubai
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!

JJ, Algarve, Portugal

I no longer spend all my time worrying about what people think of me. It's a real sense of freedom!

RD, Alderley Edge, UK
Thank you so much Marléne. Since having therapy sessions with you I've been able to let go of feeling so responsible for everyone else. I can set limits now and say 'no' without feeling guilty.

DL, La Cala, Spain


My life has improved so much since our therapy sessions. I'm continually amazed by the way people treat me now. They respect me more.

KG, Bukit Timah, Singapore
Life is so much better now that I can say ‘no’ without feeling guilty. This is all since I started having therapy sessions with you. Thank you, Marlene!

DHP, Geneva, Switzerland
If someone upsets me, I feel much more able to calmly let them know and talk it through. I don't lie awake at night worrying about what I should or shouldn't have said!

KM, Madrid, Spain.


Having therapy sessions with Marléne has helped me become much more confident in speaking up with family members. I say what I need to say in clear and good ways.

MS, Algarve, Portugal
Since our sessions I've stopped falling into the wrong relationships and repeating unhealthy patterns. I find I'm meeting new people who respect and value me more..

MT, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France

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