Welcome to Solace
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Based in the heart of Chorley, Lancashire
What Solace
has to offer
Hello, and welcome to Solace Counselling & Psychotherapy, based in the heart of Chorley, Lancashire, for face-to-face, professional counselling and psychotherapy.
All sessions are provided in private therapy rooms, located within the beautiful Health at Heart Wellbeing Centre.
Online and telephone sessions are available too, for those that simply prefer or need this option.
All sessions are subject to availability, and booking in advance is advised, to avoid disappointment.
I prioritise understanding my clients' individual requirements, concerns and goals.
I take the time to consult with each client, discussing their desired outcome and any specific concerns they may have.
This personalised approach ensures that every client receives a tailored experience and achieves their desired results.
I specialise in various areas due to my background and expertise. I work closely with my clients to bring their vision to life.
A different approach to reclaiming your present
and future
“In order to move on, you must first understand why you felt what you
did and why you no longer need to feel it” – Mitch Albam
services
At Solace, we work with adults, age 18 and above, with concerns that include:
- PTSD
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Low mood
- Stress
- Feelings of overwhelm
- Struggling to cope
- Anger issues
Some examples may be:
1) Midlife crisis & life transitions
2) Low confidence & self esteem
3) Bereavement & loss
4) Addiction issues
5) Trauma (past or present)
6) Narcissistic abuse (past or present)
7) Relationship issues (past or present)
8) Family issues (past or present)
(Please note, this list is not exhaustive)
ABOUT ME
Hi! I'm Marcia and I'm a Psychotherapist & Counsellor
The first time that counselling and psychotherapy came into my life, I was the client, and when I took that first step years ago, to seek help and support, through therapy, I had no idea that it would be a positively, life changing experience.
So much so, that when my therapy ended, and I was ready to move on, I was certain that I wanted to be there, in such a way, for other people. I wanted to become a counsellor and psychotherapist, I felt it was my vocation and that is where my journey began, to become the psychotherapist that I am today.
I believe that people have the inner will and power, to heal and make the changes that they seek for themselves, you are the expert on you, and I will always respect that.
It is my absolute honour to be a counsellor and psychotherapist
I am aways ready to help, I'm just one call away.
Solace is a safe space, where you can share your story and feel seen,
heard, and validated.
-Are you struggling with your mental health, is low mood, depression, or anxiety weighing you down?
-Maybe you are finding it hard to cope with the pain of losing a loved one?
-Perhaps low confidence and self-esteem is holding you back, from living the life you deserve, and you want to begin a journey of self- discovery, so you can reach your full potential?
-Is trauma (past or present), impacting on how you relate, trust, or attach to others, keeping you in a state of vulnerability and fear, that feels like, you live in constant fight or flight mode?
-Or perhaps you have lost a loved one and the grief has become overwhelming.
-Maybe you suspect you are in a narcistic relationship, and need support to understand what is happening to you, or you are no longer in that situation and want to start the healing and recovery journey.
What can we do together?
The Benefits of Counselling & Psychotherapy Include:
- Better communication skills
- Improved confidence and self-esteem.
- Ability to identify unhelpful behaviours.
- Better expression of emotions.
- Healing from traumatic events
- Learning to cope, following trauma.
- Improvement of mental health conditions, including anxiety & depression
- Psychoeducation and support around narcissistic relationships
- Greater ability in decision making.
- Improved problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities
- Greater sense of self and purpose
- Recognition of distorted thinking and catastrophising
- Anger management
- Stress management
- Develop boundary setting skills
- Help to integrate feelings of loss into your life and support you as you adapt to life without your loved one
“Trust the process”
“Trust the process”
My Qualifications
Post Graduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy
Person Centred Counselling
BA degree in social work, with counselling studies
As an Integrative
Psychotherapist, I use a tailored
approach of various methods:
Humanistic therapy
Psychodynamic therapy
Existential therapy
Gestalt therapy
Relational therapy
The various approaches work to enhance self awareness, understanding of the past impacting the present and tools to support healing and growth. As Awareness in itself is healing, collaborating together in a safe space, without fear of judgement allows an environment of self exploration.
“Emotional wellbeing is just as important to us, as breathing is” - BetterLYF
Counselling and Psychotherapy can help you gain a better understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, whilst learning new coping strategies and improving your mental health and wellbeing.
Please get in touch for a free introductory chat or to book a session.
Solace is your safe corner
I look forward to supporting you
“Counselling and Psychotherapy is a journey,
not a race” Marcia
Solace Mission Statement:
To provide a safe and confidential space, for those seeking solace, through counselling, during difficult and painful life experiences, be it past or present trauma, life struggles, mental health or future worries and concerns.
A non-judgemental space, where you will be received, with the upmost compassion, empathy, and unconditional positive regard.
Together we will take this journey, as we work in partnership, to achieve your goals for therapy, resolve issues, and find new ways of coping with life’s ups and downs.
We will work at your pace, to process what has been going on for you, develop new coping strategies, whilst achieving solace, healing, and working towards a brighter future.
Here at Solace, we believe that you are the expert on you, and no one knows you better that you do.
Services Offered
Session availability
Flexibility around days and times Monday to Saturday including:
Early mornings, daytime and evenings
Subject to availability
"There is no great genius without a mixture of madness."
- Aristotle
booking information
Discretionary concessions available for:
Students & People on a low income
(Evidence will be required)
Payment options:
To confirm your booking, a non-refundable payment in full, will be required 24 hours prior to your appointment, via payment link or bank transfer.
Last minute bookings can be paid at the time of booking, or on arrival, via tap & pay or via a card reader.
Please give 48 hours’ notice, If you need to re-arrange or cancel an appointment. There is no cost for this, however there is a cancellation fee of £10, for any appointments cancelled or re-arranged in under 48 hours.
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Clients' Feedback
Marcia has created a safe space for me to open up and unpack my feelings and emotions. It has been just what I needed. She is a great listener and always helps me to see things from a different angle. I appreciate her sessions and the way she tailors each session just for me"
"It really helped me having someone I trust to talk to, I feel like Marcia always listened to me without any judgement."
For the first time in a long time, I feel seen and listened too".
“Counselling has been a life changing experience for me, it has really helped me to improve my relationship with not only myself, but my loved ones too.”
"I was reluctant to try counselling at first, but it has been the best thing, I have ever done for myself. I've completely turned my life around!"
Disclosure: These are authentic testimonials, given freely from real clients, each person gave their consent, for their testimony to be shared with anonymity, on this website.
Hi from Marcia!
Solace is a safe space, where you can share your story, feel seen, heard, and validated.
Let's Work Together
“It’s when we start working together that the real healing takes place”
David Hume
Phone Number
07444 826986
Address
7 St George's St, Chorley, PR7 2AA
Email Address
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