Marine Vernet , BACP, NCPS

Marine Vernet is a counsellor who blends practical, evidence-based techniques with reflective talk. She focuses on relationships, intimacy, identity and the emotional impact of trauma. Sessions are straightforward and conversation-led so people feel heard and can make changes that fit their lives.

She often helps with anxiety, depression and low mood. Marine also supports people facing infidelity, sexual concerns, issues around desire and connection, and the particular strains that come from abandonment or attachment difficulties. Her work addresses both everyday struggles and deeper questions about meaning and choice.

Marine trained in psychoanalytic ideas, existential thinking and cognitive behavioural approaches, and combines these to suit each person. That means sessions may include looking at past patterns, discussing current behaviours and trying simple strategies to reduce distress. She keeps her style calm and practical rather than overly technical.

Clients can expect a non-judgemental space to talk about sexuality, kink and non‑traditional relationship dynamics without assumptions. Marine is comfortable discussing topics such as BDSM, alternative sex culture, codependency and commitment worries. She also offers support around separation, jealousy, isolation and issues linked to HIV / AIDS.

Therapy is offered in English and French. Marine works online with video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Her approach aims to help people find direction, rebuild confidence and make choices that feel authentic to them.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Marine blends psychoanalytic ideas with existential and cognitive behavioural approaches. Psychoanalytic ideas involve looking at patterns that repeat from the past to the present; this can help when relationships or attachment keep feeling stuck. Existential work focuses on meaning, choice and responsibility, useful for people facing big life decisions or questions about identity. Cognitive behavioural methods look at unhelpful thoughts and small behaviour changes to reduce anxiety and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Marine will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then adapt techniques that feel most helpful. Sessions may shift over time as needs change and the therapist will check in about what is working and what is not.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are helpful for a fuller conversational experience. Phone sessions can fit a lunch break or suit those who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins, quick reflections and ongoing written exchanges between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between appointments.