Marie-Paule Ahanda

• Stress and anxiety
• LGBTQ concerns
• Self esteem work

About Marie-Paule

Marie-Paule Ahanda works on stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, anger, self-esteem and depression using conversation and practical strategies. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years of professional experience.

Marie-Paule listens to what feels most important and helps people name the problems they face. She uses everyday language and short-term steps to reduce overwhelming feelings and improve day-to-day coping. Sessions focus on clear goals and manageable actions rather than medical labels.

Her work also covers problems linked to abandonment, attachment and commitment concerns. She supports people dealing with communication problems, isolation, panic attacks, and workplace stress. She pays attention to how cultural background and experiences of prejudice shape difficulties.

Marie-Paule offers help for issues around sexuality, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress and women’s issues. She also works with young adult concerns and the knock-on effects of low motivation and confidence. Each session looks at practical ways to change patterns that keep problems going.

She provides sessions mainly online and can arrange face-to-face meetings when needed. Sessions are conducted in English and French. To start, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first appointment is scheduled through the site.

How her therapeutic approaches work online

Marie-Paule uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and practical changes. One approach she applies involves identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying alternative ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood; this helps with panic attacks, social anxiety and worry. Another approach focuses on behaviour and routine - making small, repeatable changes to daily activities to boost confidence and reduce avoidance, which can be useful for depression and low motivation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, then test different methods and adjust based on what feels useful. The process is collaborative and reviewed as therapy progresses.

She offers sessions mainly online and can arrange face-to-face meetings; please confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when those are helpful. Phone or video choices can be selected for practical reasons such as quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth needs, and the format can be discussed when scheduling.

Topics Marie-Paule lists

• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Isolation and loneliness
• Multicultural concerns
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Questions about Marie-Paule

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She helps people with anxiety, panic attacks and social anxiety using conversational and practical techniques to manage symptoms.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and short-term practical steps focused on goals and coping strategies.

How long has she been practising?

She has five years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including stress, depression and anger.

Is she accredited and where is she based?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English and French.

Can international clients book with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What formats are available for sessions?

Her biography says she is available mainly online and can organise face-to-face meetings; confirm the current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost and how does payment work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.