We use the word 'therapy' to cover talking therapies, such as counselling, psychotherapy and coaching. Therapy offers a safe, confidential place to talk to a trained professional about your feelings and concerns. You might talk about difficult events in your life or your relationships and emotions. Or you might have negative thoughts and behaviours that you want to change. Therapists will not give you advice or solve your problems for you. They will listen to your story, helping you to understand yourself better and make positive changes in your life.

Leading the team at 5th Avenue Counselling, Marianne Mikhail MSc is an experienced counsellor with a Master's Degree in Therapeutic Counselling from the University of Greenwich. She is a registered member of the BACP (British Asociation of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and has been seeing clients, from all walks of life, for several years. Marianne's counselling style is Integrative, bringing in elements of the three main theories: Person-Centred, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Together, these form a holistic style that can be applied to a wide variety of situations and personalities.