Angela Marston Psychotherapist Southampton

Angela Marston Psychotherapist Southampton – Compassionate, Skilled, and Trauma-Focused Care

Angela Marston Psychotherapist Southampton offers one-to-one therapy for individuals facing mental health challenges, particularly trauma. She brings 11 years of experience at Priory, specialising in trauma-focused therapies such as EMDR. Her approach is integrative but grounded in the person-centred philosophy.

She values each client’s unique experience and works with them to find healing and clarity. Her work focuses on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and bereavement.

A Therapist Who Understands Trauma

Angela defines trauma as “a deeply distressing event that overwhelms a person’s ability to cope.” Trauma can result from a panic attack, a car accident, or long-term childhood neglect.

Her expertise in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) allows clients to process traumatic memories safely and effectively. This evidence-based approach helps reduce emotional distress and restore balance.

Angela Marston Psychotherapist Southampton – Accredited and Experienced

Angela is an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She strictly follows their ethical guidelines, ensuring safe and professional care.

In addition to private practice, she has worked in GP surgeries and hospitals. This includes helping patients manage anxiety, bereavement, depression, and emotional distress due to life changes.

Broad Training in Specialist Areas

Angela has invested in her continued professional development through a wide range of training. Some of her specialist certifications include:

• Bereavement and grief counselling

• Anger management

• Alcohol and gambling addiction support

• Rape and sexual abuse counselling (RASAC)

• Domestic violence awareness

• Time-limited and couples counselling

• Psychological debriefing

These additional qualifications allow her to adapt to a client’s specific needs with competence and care.

Qualifications That Support Diverse Therapeutic Approaches

Angela holds a BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy (PCA), along with a Diploma in the Theory and Practice of Counselling. She also holds certifications in CBT and EMDR (levels 1 through 4).

Her therapeutic toolbox includes:

• Person-centred therapy

• Solution-focused approaches

• Motivational interviewing

• CBT techniques

• EMDR trauma-focused therapy

Helping with a Wide Range of Conditions

Angela supports clients through various mental health conditions and life challenges, including:

• PTSD and trauma

• Anxiety and panic

• Bereavement and grief

• Alcohol and substance misuse

• Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

• Sexual dysfunction and postnatal depression

• Sleep disorders like insomnia

• Anger and adjustment disorders

Her commitment to recovery ensures that each client receives personalised and effective support.