Marzena Penfold

Thank you for considering my services. I understand you may be reading this because you're currently facing a challenging time or perhaps dealing with an ongoing difficulty. Whatever your situation may be, I welcome you.

Each person who seeks my help brings their unique experiences and concerns. As we work together, we will develop a working relationship that recognises your qualities and responds to your present needs.

I'm an experienced counsellor, working with individuals from diverse ethnic, racial, sexual, and gender identities, and different social and cultural backgrounds and faiths.

My expertise lies in working with Individuals and Couples both in-person and online. 

As a Couple, Individual and Psychosexual Therapist, I offer support in:

Relationship issues/couples therapy - communication breakdowns, trust issues, intimacy, conflict resolution, affairs (online and real), second families, and coping with separation and divorce. I also support sex-related issues, sexual identity, sexuality, relationship concerns and women's issues. I help my clients to develop practical skills to foster intimacy, resolve conflicts, and rebuild trust. Whether you’re in a relationship or single, you deserve happiness, love, and a fulfilling life. For more info, visit www.marzenapenfold.com

Stress, anxiety, and depression - can manifest in various ways, such as mood swings, hyperactivity, difficulty concentrating, a critical inner voice, anger, rage, difficulty expressing emotions, panic episodes, insomnia, low energy, depression, or dissatisfaction.

Life or work imbalance - this can lead to friction in personal relationships or employment, burnout, feelings of unfulfillment, isolation or hopelessness.

Abuse, trauma, or emotional neglect - it might include experiences of being excluded or subjected to coercive, traumatic or abusive behaviour (including a history of sexual abuse) and can exhibit symptoms of PTSD, social anxiety, low self-worth, stress, and anxiety chronic health conditions. I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in the healing process. For more information visit my web www.marzenapenfold.com/emdr/

Addictive, habitual, or compulsive behaviours can show up in many ways, such as self-harm, neglect, intrusive thoughts, or unhealthy patterns with food, alcohol, sex and porn or substances, which may impact your relationships and your emotional well-being.

Grief or loss - through the end of a relationship, loss of employment or illness. It might also include other changes of circumstance like parenting and or children leaving home. 

My training qualifications & experience.

I am an experienced counsellor who worked within the NHS, CAMHS, Secondary Schools, voluntary organisations like Cruse Bereavement Support and Rape Crisis and now I work in private practice. I underwent the following:

• Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

• Diploma in EMDR

• Certificate in Working with Young People and Adolescents

• Certificate in Couple Counselling

• Integrative Sex and Couples Certification

• Certificate in Psychosexual Training

• Bereavement Counselling Training

• Certificate in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy

• Certificate - Yoga Teacher and Mindfulness

I know how tough it can be to feel lost, and I believe in healing in many ways. In my practice, we might use CBT, mindfulness, movement, or TA. I also use a special method called EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which is a helpful treatment for things like anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, trauma and PTSD.

To see what my clients think, check out the reviews on my Google Review page using this link https://g.co/kgs/rWBXk3F

I’m here to help. Get in touch today to see how I can support you.

I offer a free 20-minute call, where you can:

✔ Talk briefly about what’s been going on

✔ Ask any questions about therapy and how I work

✔ See if I’m the right therapist for you

There’s no pressure to book after the call—it’s just a chance to explore your options in a safe and friendly space. Call me on 07866777450 or email me at marzenapenfold@gmail.com

Thank you for considering my services. I understand you may be reading this because you're currently facing a challenging time or perhaps dealing with an ongoing difficulty.

Each person who seeks my help brings their unique experiences and concerns. As we work together, we will develop a working relationship that recognises your qualities and past, and responds to your present needs.

My expertise lies in working with individuals and couples both in-person and online.

I am pleased to work with individuals from diverse ethnic, racial, sexual, and gender identities, as well as varied social and cultural backgrounds, and those with different faiths or none. Regardless of how you identify, I offer a caring space where you can explore all your feelings.

I am happy to respond to your individual needs, whether that might be:

• Work/life imbalance
• Trauma, abuse, and emotional neglect
• Compulsive, addictive or habitual behaviours including sex compulsive behaviours
• Stress, anxiety, and depression
• Grief or loss

• Identity, gender, sexuality: This embraces cultural and physical diversity, and neurodiversity, and includes matters relating to race, LGBTQ issues, and a history of sexual abuse (childhood and adult).
• Relationship issues - communication breakdowns, trust issues, intimacy, women's issues and conflict resolution. I offer individuals and couples counselling in areas of conflict resolution, relationship problems, trust issues, affairs (online and real), self-esteem, intimacy, confidence building, depression, stress, second families, and coping with decisions around separation and divorce. I also support sex-related issues, sexual identity, sexuality, relationship concerns and women's issues. I help my clients gain insight into their relationship dynamics and develop practical skills to foster intimacy, resolve conflicts, and rebuild trust. 

I have something very distinct to offer as a counsellor with specific training in ALL of the following fields: Mindfulness-Based; Person-Centred; with input from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), plus the Play Therapy approach. My experience and training in all of these areas help me to bring a tailor-made approach to your specific needs, with warmth and reflection in one-to-one therapy sessions.

It’s crucial that we create a flexible, individual approach that meets your changing needs within a growing therapeutic relationship. I use CBT to explore thoughts and behaviours and to help you relate to your experience from a cognitive perspective. In this approach, the relationship must be based on trust, non-judgment, and acceptance.

I work privately with young people and adults, offering open-ended and short-term therapy. I have worked as a school counsellor in a secondary school, and at Bucks Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services in the NHS (CAMHS) with young people aged 11-18.

Something about me

Before training as a therapist, I had a career as a nurse and worked for many years in the City of London as a scientist. I’ve run my own business, and worked in corporate, private and voluntary organisations. My other experiences include being a mother, wife, yoga teacher, mentor, life coach and psychotherapist. And yes, I understand what it’s like to feel under pressure or be pulled in different directions. All of the above experiences provided me with beneficial lessons.

My journey of self-exploration grew from a sense of discontent with how I was responding to my life – a recognition that I was unhappy. Inspired by the patience and kindness of therapists,  I decided to pursue a career in psychotherapy.

I have taught mindfulness, yoga, and meditation and have practised them for over twenty years.  Nature and creativity are essential parts of my life. I spend my free time in forests and mountains.

Rates

£80 per 50 minutes per session in person, face-to-face in High Wycombe or online via Zoom, etc.

And from £102 per 50 minute session for couples and families.

Contact me today to find out how I can help.