Counsellor profile
Marie-Paule Ahanda, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and self-esteem
See online counselling options- Stress support
- LGBT issues
- Depression help
About Marie-Paule
Marie-Paule Ahanda is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has five years of experience working in the United Kingdom and helps people with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, anger, self-esteem and depression.
She works in plain, direct conversations. Sessions focus on what is causing strain now and what practical steps may help. She listens to each person's concerns and aims to respond with clear, straightforward options rather than jargon.
Her practice also addresses related areas such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, commitment worries, communication problems, loneliness and workplace issues. Other areas she has supported include panic attacks, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, multicultural concerns, sexuality and women’s issues.
Marie-Paule offers sessions mainly online and can sometimes arrange face-to-face meetings. Language options include English and French. Fees vary by location and her sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and books a first session. The initial meeting is used to set goals and agree how to work together going forward.
Therapeutic approaches for online counselling
Evidence-based techniques are used to focus on current problems and practical change. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against real-life evidence to reduce anxiety and low mood. This kind of work is useful for panic attacks, social anxiety and general worry.Another frequent method looks at patterns in relationships and attachment. It examines how past experiences shape reactions now and offers ways to change repeated behaviours that cause conflict or isolation. This can help with abandonment concerns, commitment issues and communication problems.
Choosing the right approach is something to do together. The therapist will discuss options in the first sessions and try different ways of working to see what fits the person's goals and preferences.
Marie-Paule works mainly online and can sometimes offer face-to-face meetings. Confirm which session formats she currently provides before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or study, cut travel time and allow quieter conversations when that suits the person.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, French
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression, plus LGBT related issues.
How would you describe her way of working?
She keeps sessions direct and practical, focusing on current problems and steps that can help day to day.
How long has she practised?
She has five years of professional experience working with clients in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and French.
Does she see clients outside the UK?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are her sessions offered in?
She works mainly online and can sometimes arrange face-to-face sessions; confirm the current session options before booking.
How are costs and first steps handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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