About

Hello, I’m Marie

I’m a trauma‑aware hypnotherapist and therapeutic coach based in Ayr, Scotland. My work blends hypnotherapy, NLP, CBT‑informed approaches, nervous‑system regulation and nature‑based therapeutic methods.

I support people experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, emotional blocks and long‑held patterns, helping them move toward clarity, steadiness and a stronger sense of self. I also work with athletes and high performers on mindset, resilience and tailored visualisation.

My approach is calm, grounded and informed by a deep understanding of how the mind and body respond to pressure, challenge and change.

My Path Here

My therapeutic work is shaped by a 25‑year background in military, security, defence and operational search‑and‑rescue roles, environments where clear thinking under pressure was essential. At 21, I served in Iraq during the Iraq War, an experience that taught me a profound respect for the human mind and its capacity to adapt in demanding circumstances.

These years strengthened my resilience and shaped my compassion. They gave me a clear understanding of how people respond when life becomes overwhelming, and how vital steadiness and safety are in those moments.

Alongside this lived experience, I’ve spent the last decade studying Psychology with The Open University, completing accredited mental‑health training, volunteering within community support services, and undertaking formal professional training in hypnotherapy, CBT and NLP.

Why I Do This Work

Despite thriving in high‑pressure environments, I reached a point where anxiety, emotional overwhelm and depression became impossible to ignore. That period changed the direction of my life. It deepened my understanding of the nervous system, reshaped my priorities, and strengthened my commitment to supporting others through their own challenges.

I know what it feels like to hold everything together externally while struggling internally and what it takes to rebuild.

My Approach

I take an integrative, evidence‑informed approach that supports the mind, body and nervous system. My work includes:

Trauma‑aware hypnotherapy
NLP and CBT‑informed techniques
Therapeutic coaching
Somatic and nervous‑system regulation practices
Nature‑based therapeutic work
Performance psychology and mindset training
Tailored audio visualisations

Sessions are collaborative, paced, and shaped around your capacity and goals.

The Anchor Space

Alongside my 1:1 work, I run The Anchor Space, a structured support programme for adults navigating pressure, overwhelm or the challenges of supporting young people. It brings together my therapeutic approach, lived experience and nervous‑system‑led framework in a contained, steady environment designed for clarity and growth.

Beyond the Work

I find grounding in the outdoors, hiking in the Scottish hills, spending time in nature and open‑water swimming. I recently completed the English Channel Relay, a challenge that strengthened my connection to breath, body and the natural world.

These experiences shape the calm, embodied presence I bring into my sessions.