Counselling & coaching with Sian Marsh
It starts with you.
Flexible therapy shaped around your life, whatever stage you're at and however you're feeling.
Hi, I'm Sian.
Make time for yourself.
Going to the gym, the salon, or the dentist feels completely normal. So why do we so often prioritise our bodies, but not our minds? Everyone needs time to pause, reflect and offload.
Meet SianCounselling
How I can help.
I work with adults on a wide range of everyday and life-changing challenges, including:
- Anxiety and stress
- Low mood and depression
- Panic attacks
- Life transitions
- Loss, grief and bereavement
- Trauma
- Relationship issues
- Divorce and separation
- Addiction
- Parenting and family life
- Pregnancy and postnatal wellbeing
- Burnout and overwhelm
- Work and career change
- Confidence and self-esteem
- Boundaries
- Finding direction
- Midlife and identity
- Menopause
- Empty nest
- Caring for others
- Loneliness
- Anger
Is this for you?
Most people arrive feeling one of three things.
Stuck
You know something needs to change, but you keep circling the same thoughts, habits or decisions and can't see a way through.
Overwhelmed
Work, family and everything in between are asking more of you than you have to give, and you've lost sight of yourself in it.
Unsure what's next
A transition, a loss or a turning point has left you wondering who you are now and what you actually want.
Your first step
It starts with you.
No commitment, just a short, free phone call to talk about how you're feeling and see whether we're a good fit to work together.
Book your free callMeet Sian
Hello, I'm Sian.
My passion throughout my career has been supporting people to thrive, both personally and professionally, through 23 years as a qualified teacher and school leader. As a woman in my 40s who has had her own ups and downs, I wanted to build on those skills by gaining my counselling qualifications.
I'm genuinely interested in people: their life experiences, what has shaped them into who they are today, and what they'd like to change, achieve or understand about themselves.
Wherever you are in life, my aim is to help you move forward in a way that feels right for you and works around your lifestyle.
I'm trained in a range of counselling styles: person-centred therapy, CBT, Transactional Analysis and Gestalt, which allows me to be flexible and shape our work around your needs and goals.
I also offer coaching as a separate service. Please see pricing for details.
A little more about me
- Mum of three, so I know family life rarely goes to plan
- Counselling has given me clarity in my own life and inspired me to train
- Loves to travel and has lived in Hong Kong, Ibiza and New York
- Loves art, dance, theatre and a really good coffee
- Still building healthy habits and learning to stay calm with everyday stresses, a work in progress like all of us
Qualifications
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Counselling
- Life coaching qualification
- NLP coaching qualification
- Leadership coach for the Royal Ballet and Opera
- Degree and PGCE in Education, University of Brighton
- Up-to-date safeguarding training
- Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), membership no. 01042518
Where we'll meet
A calm, private space in Essex.
Sessions take place in a quiet, light-filled room looking out onto the trees, with comfortable seating and a space that's just for you.
Prefer to stay in your own space? Sessions are also available online via Microsoft Teams.
Book a free callHow it works
Three simple steps, at your pace.
A free introductory call
Fifteen minutes on the phone to talk about what's bringing you here and see whether we feel like a good fit. No pressure to book.
Your first session
We'll go through how confidentiality works, talk about what you'd like from our time together, and agree a rhythm that suits you.
Ongoing sessions
Life is busy, so we'll make sessions work for you: weekly, fortnightly or monthly. Some people come for six weeks, and many stay longer. It's entirely up to you.
Pricing
Clear, flexible plans that fit your lifestyle.
Block Booking
Upfront and easyIf you prefer to book your sessions in a block, a discount is available. Please enquire when booking.
Coaching
Whether it's life coaching, workplace coaching or leadership coaching, sessions are tailored, solution-focused and strategic, giving you the clarity, focus and plan to reach your goals.
Please contact me to discuss plans and pricing.
All sessions are one-to-one, either face to face in Essex or online via Microsoft Teams from the comfort of your own space. Full address details are shared when you book.
CancellationsPlease give at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel or rearrange a session. Sessions cancelled with less notice are charged in full.
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What people say about working with Sian.
I found working with Sian to be particularly supportive and comforting. I felt at ease with her and was able to speak openly and honestly about my thoughts and feelings without feeling judged. Sian created a safe and welcoming space where I felt listened to and understood. The experience gave me the opportunity to reflect on myself and helped me feel more comfortable exploring my emotions and experiences. This has aided me throughout the past couple of years, and I would recommend her to anybody.Counselling client
I've had counselling before, but it's not been successful. Sian supported me to see things in a different way, which has allowed me to understand my values and feel more confident.Counselling client
Sian gave me the space to explore my feelings, something I'd never been encouraged to do before. It's helped me massively.Counselling client
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Taking the first step is often the hardest part.
It would be great to hear from you, and I'll be in touch shortly to arrange your free call. You don't need to explain everything now.
Other support
Help is always available.
I'm not a crisis service. If you need urgent help, support between sessions, or something different from what I offer, these services can help.
Urgent help
- EmergencyIf you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 or go to A&E
- NHS 111, option 224/7 mental health crisis line for Essex and across England
- SamaritansCall 116 123, free, 24/7
- ShoutText SHOUT to 85258, free, 24/7
Local to Essex
- Mentality Men's ClubFree, judgement-free support group for men. Tuesdays 8–9:30pm in Rayleigh
- Therapy for You (NHS Talking Therapies)Free NHS therapy for 16+ in Castle Point, Rochford and Southend. Self-referral online
- Open RoadDrug and alcohol recovery support across Essex, with self-referral. 0844 499 1323
- South East & Central Essex MindLocal Mind support and services. 01702 601123