A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.”
– the Dalai Lama
Helping professionals 1:1 to recover from past pain, so that they can come home to love, laughter & friendship!
Caring, confidential and effective help
I help professionals recover from past pain and build supportive, positive relationships so that they can come home to love, laughter and friendship!
Do you come home to tension & conflict? Or stay late at the office, or stay out late with friends because you can’t bear to go home? Do you wish you could go back to how things used to be? Back to love & laughter & friendship?
Or maybe you are single & have somehow never met ’the one’ or have gone from one short-term ’situation-ship’ to the next for years now?
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Book a 20 minutes complimentary discovery call with me.
Please book a discovery call to explore working together. It’s a no-obligation chat to see if we’re a fit and for you to ask any questions.
I specialised in Love relationships
I’m a specialist in love relationships. I help professionals, one-to-one, recover from past pain — so they can come home to love, laughter and friendship.
Coaching for Struggling Relationships
One-to-one coaching to turn your marriage or long-term relationship around — even if your partner won’t join sessions.
Relationship Coaching for Singles
Heal from past pain and break old patterns, so your next relationship is the one that finally lasts.
Why People Trust Our Care
I offer warm, gentle sessions that are also effective because they are grounded in a solid evidence base
- I have a track record of success of helping couples close to divorce turn things around.
- My method does not involve long difficult hours of couples therapy, instead, it is based around a research-based plan and mainly sessions with each individual involved (or even only one of them)
- I wrote a highly rated book on relationships
- I give clear explanations in everyday language –no jargon!
- I am myself married for over 25 years and with my partner for over 30 years
- I am a fully trained and qualified UK psychotherapist using the latest scientifically up to date methods.
- I have 15+ years of post-qualification experience.
What You Can Expect from Me
Unrushed, Goal-Focused Sessions
Structured sessions that move at your pace, always working toward what matters most to you.
Safe, Non-Judgmental Space
A warm space to talk and feel truly heard, without fear of judgment.
Your Pace, Your Path
We move at your own pace and explore options based on your goals and priorities.
Flexible Service Options
A range of services adapted to fit your specific needs and circumstances.
Clear Pricing
No surprises — transparent pricing from day one
You're in Charge
You lead the process. I offer guidance and advice grounded in long-term relationship research
Tools, Resources & Encouragement
Evidence-based tools and genuine encouragement to help you overcome whatever stands in your way.
Simple Steps to Begin Your Journey
Toward Wellness
Schedule a first
consultation
Take the first step towards transforming your relationship. In this initial consultation, we’ll deep dive into your unique needs, challenges and goals. This in-depth discussion allows us to assess your current situation and you to gain valuable insights.
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Receive a tailor-made
solution
Right from that very first session, we will begin to craft a personalised plan tailored to your specific requirements, needs and challenges. Our solution will leverage research based, solution-focused strategies and evidence-based tools, ensuring a clear roadmap to success.
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Transform Your
Relationship
With your tailor-made plan in hand, it is time to act. As you implement my recommendations, I will provide ongoing guidance and support, to ensure a smooth transition. Together we’ll navigate obstacles that emerge along the way, refine the approach and celebrate your milestones.
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Patient Testimonials
I just wanted to tell you the good news that (my husband) and I are back together & have been since about (8 months). Didn’t want to ring you earlier as was keen to see how things were going but so far it is great and I have my lovely husband (not grumpy one) back! All is so much better and we are both in much better places than we were b4. I am very grateful to u as on our journey u were the only professional who understood it properly.”
– Female Client
Relationship stress? Feel depressed? Happens to everyone. There’s nothing I can do about it, unless I agree to long term surgery of my past in a psychiatrists den. That’s what I thought – and fortunately Ann Marie proved me wrong. She helped me to see these apparently little things. The things in my relationships that build up and multiply
until I feel them of crushing importance. learnt what to watch out for and with her feedback was able to integrate this into daily practice. You are never too old – I just turned 60 – or too young to change your life. Three sessions helped me to rejuvenate my marriage and vaccinate me against depression attacks
– Male Client
5 Steps to lasting love
An Evidence-based Guide to Protecting & Repairing Your Relationship.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is your approach?
My approach is evidence-based & solution-focused (particularly drawing on psychology, neuroscience & the 40+ years of relationship research by the Gottman Institute).
What can I / we expect in the sessions?
Most often clients see improvements from the very first session. My aim is always to help you in as few sessions as possible.
How many sessions will It Take?
This varies as everyone is different & I aim to be flexible to meet your needs. There is no commitment – you can have as many or as few sessions as you’d like. Most of my clients have at least four sessions and these can be spread out over a few months (for instance every two or three weeks- to allow time to try out the changes we have discussed). Some people need fewer sessions & some choose to have more, for instance some choose to have ongoing support, for instance once a month.
There is no commitment, you are welcome to come for just one session and see if it fits with your needs.
What are your fees?
I charge by the session, not by hour, as session length varies (up to 90 minutes) and as I aim to provide relaxed, unrushed and supportive sessions.
I offer a range of service options, including both basic and VIP services and fees, depending on what best suits your needs and situation. Fees start from €200 per session.
How long is a session?
Sessions vary in length- I allow up to 90 minutes for each session as I aim to provide a quality service where the sessions don’t feel rushed & people see results quickly
When are you available?
I work by appointment, mainly on weekdays and evenings (time zone CET). You can see my current availability and book a call here.
How long have you done this work?
I have used this approach in my work since 2002 and have worked with people in related fields for over thirty years.
How do I book an appointment?
The easiest way is to contact me using the form here.
I’m confused. Is this counselling, psychotherapy or coaching?
Counselling & psychotherapy are umbrella terms & traditionally refer to lengthy processes which focus a lot on the past. This approach is usually much shorter as it starts from where you are now & focuses on where you want to be and how to help you get there. In this it is more similar to coaching.
I have an honours degree in Psychology and am fully trained and accredited in Human Givens Therapy which is a form of Brief Solution-focused Therapy. However it has a lot in common with coaching and my clients can expect to make significant progress within a few weeks or months. As it is a brief solution-focused therapy it is future focused & each session is structured.
Human Givens Therapy uses a range of tools & techniques to help people overcome whatever is holding them back & keeping them stuck. It is evidence-based & draws heavily on the research literature, particularly in the areas of psychology & neuroscience to understand the cause of someone’s difficulties. It combines this understanding with tools drawn from the history of effective practitioners & interventions across different related fields. It is this combination of knowledge & tools taken from different but related fields that makes it so effective.
Do you give advice?
Yes -advice that is based on the evidence. There has been a huge amount of research in the area of emotional health, wellbeing & relationships. There is evidence from both psychology & neuroscience of what helps people with emotional & stress- related conditions & what makes them worse. Human Givens Therapists believe that people working in this field should be aware of that body of research evidence and be using it to advise people in distress.
So contact me here- I’d love to help you!
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