Jean-Marie Lawrence, NCPS
Change through clearer life stories
Details
| Name | Jean-Marie Lawrence |
|---|---|
| Credentials | NCPS |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | NCPS |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Jean-Marie
Jean-Marie Lawrence is a psychotherapeutic counsellor who aims to help people find clarity and practical steps forward. She writes plainly about the courage it takes to start therapy and offers a warm, respectful space for honest conversation. Jean-Marie draws on several approaches to tailor sessions to each person.
She listens first, then works collaboratively to build goals and small steps. Sessions focus on what the client wants to change and how to get there in ways that fit everyday life.
Background and approach
Over five years she has supported people with anxiety and depression. She also helps those dealing with relationship strain, career pressures and major life changes. She works with people recovering from recent or historical trauma, abuse and neglect.
Her practice uses methods such as Narrative Therapy to look at the stories people tell about themselves. She also uses attachment-based and client-centred ideas to strengthen how people relate to themselves and others. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and hypnotherapy are available where they suit a client's goals.
Jean-Marie describes sessions as warm, sensitive and respectful. She supports clients who want practical steps toward change and greater peace of mind. Her approach emphasises choice, collaboration and realistic goals.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Jean-Marie works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Jean-Marie among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jean-Marie among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Jean-Marie among the ways she works.
- Hypnotherapy: Listed by Jean-Marie among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Jean-Marie among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Jean-Marie among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jean-Marie among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jean-Marie directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jean-Marie directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Jean-Marie’s approaches work online
Jean-Marie often uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their problems. This approach helps when someone feels stuck in a single, unhelpful version of events and wants to try different meanings or actions.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early and current relationships shape feelings and expectations. This can be useful for people who find patterns repeat in their close relationships. Client-Centred Therapy forms the backbone of her way of working, with an emphasis on listening, empathy and the client's own pace and choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the conversation. Jean-Marie works collaboratively to pick methods that match a person's needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques across sessions and reviews progress together so plans stay practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls mirror face-to-face sessions for in-depth work, while phone sessions can be easier when video is impractical. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer to write. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, travel or caring responsibilities.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Jean-Marie help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. She also supports people coping with trauma, addictions, grief and changes in life circumstances.
What is her style of therapy?
Her style is collaborative and client-centred. She listens first, then uses approaches that fit each person's goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jean-Marie has five years of experience working as a psychotherapeutic counsellor.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds NCPS as a credential and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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