Do you keep finding yourself in the same patterns?
Maybe you understand what is happening, but still find yourself anxious, overwhelmed, giving too much, or getting hurt in the same ways.
You may know something needs to change, but not know how to change it.
Trauma-informed relational therapy for individuals and couples.
How I Work
We start with what is happening in your life now — what keeps repeating, what feels difficult, and what you would like to understand or change. Together, we look at the patterns beneath it, where they may have come from, and what helps you respond with more choice rather than automatically falling back into the same old ways.
Anxiety, Overwhelm & Emotional Patterns
You may overthink, feel constantly on edge, become easily overwhelmed, shut down, or react more strongly than you want to. We can slow things down and understand what is happening, so you feel less controlled by these responses.
Relationships, Boundaries & Self-Worth
You may give too much, find it difficult to say no, fear rejection, or keep losing yourself in relationships. We can look at what keeps repeating and help you build healthier boundaries, stronger self-trust and more balanced relationships.
When the Past Still Feels Present
Sometimes you know something is over, but your body and emotions still react as though it is happening now. We can work with the experiences and protective responses that are still affecting you, so the past has less power over the present
I draw on EMDR, somatic and embodied approaches, attachment work, mindfulness, CBT and TA, depending on what is most useful for you.
What You May Be Struggling With
Anxiety, Overwhelm & Shame
You may feel constantly on edge, exhausted by overthinking, easily overwhelmed, or caught in shame and self-criticism. Sometimes these reactions seem much bigger than the situation in front of you, and it can be hard to understand why.
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Relationships, Boundaries & Self-Worth
You may find yourself giving too much, finding it hard to say no, fearing rejection, or repeatedly ending up in relationships where you lose sight of your own needs. Separation, divorce and painful relationship experiences can also leave you questioning yourself and what you want next.
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Trauma, Intimacy & the Past
Past experiences can continue to affect the way you feel in your body, how safe you feel with other people, and how close you are able to be. This can show up in intimacy, sexuality, trust, or in reactions that seem to come from somewhere deeper than the present moment.These difficulties are often connected.
Together, we can begin to understand what lies underneath them, what keeps repeating, and what may now be ready to change.
About me
I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist with six years’ experience working with adults through anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, separation, divorce, self-worth and difficult periods of change.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a nurse and then spent many years in clinical research and project management. I have worked across healthcare, corporate, private and voluntary settings, and I know something of what it is like to carry responsibility, pressure and change over long periods of time.
My approach is integrative and relational. I do not believe one method fits everyone, and I adapt the way I work to the person in front of me.
I have also practised and taught yoga and meditation for more than twenty years. That experience has deeply shaped how I understand the connection between mind, body and emotion, and why sometimes talking alone is not enough.
I offer a calm, grounded and non-judgmental space where you can speak openly, understand yourself more deeply, and begin to find a different way of relating to yourself and to others.
If something here feels familiar, you are welcome to contact me to ask about availability or arrange an initial consultation.
There are many ways
to be free
Together, we can begin to find yours!
Testimonials
‘Marzena has been a godsend to our family and has helped me personally very much in the past several weeks. I felt so defeated and broken when we met, and you’ve helped me parse elements of this family dynamic to better identify how to recognize what I can and should own and where I need to hold others accountable. I look forward to continuing to work with her and my husband on how to create better emotional safety in our family. ‘ – JP Buckinghamshire
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“I really didn’t know what to expect from the therapy sessions with Marzena – I’d never visited a therapist before – but I am so glad that I decided to ‘take the plunge’.Marzena instantly made me feel comfortable and safe and, amazingly, I was able to talk openly about my feelings and anxieties. She is a warm and friendly lady, is an excellent listener and has a great sense of humour. Combined with this, she is also very professional and always knows when to intervene and/or to challenge. I’ve learnt so much and I feel much more content and in control of my life. My anxiety levels have greatly decreased; I’m sleeping much better and friends and family have commented on how much happier and more relaxed I appear. I have learnt to be kinder to myself and genuinely feel much more ‘peaceful’.I’m very grateful to Marzena for the support she’s given me and would absolutely recommend her to others.” –Beth, Beaconsfield , UK
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Marzena has been transformational for me! I was feeling upset, frustrated, highly anxious and completely stuck. Marzena helped guide me through to enable me to feel differently about my myself and ‘difficult relationships’. I now feel empowered and am able to listen to and feel my emotions without anxiety. My husband and I have also had joint counselling with Marzena which has been hugely positive for our relationship. We are now much more able to communicate positively and navigate our way through difficulties together. I cannot recommend Marzena enough and am so grateful to have found her! ”– SS, Buckinghamshire.
SS, Buckinghamshire.
Contact Me
If you would like to ask about therapy or arrange an initial consultation, please use the form below or email me.
Based in High Wycombe, UK.
I currently offer only online therapy for individuals and couples.
marzenapenfold@gmail.com
- Monday
- 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
