Marlene van Aardt Counselling & Psychotherapy

18/09/2026

A helpful reminder from BACP about getting the most from therapy.

Therapy is a collaborative relationship. Feeling safe enough to be open, sharing how the process feels and letting your therapist know when something feels uncomfortable or simply isn’t working for you can all be important parts of that relationship.

This doesn’t mean you have to share everything straight away. Trust can take time, and you should always be supported to work at a pace that feels right for you.

18/09/2026

If you’d like to arrange a free initial 20-minute telephone consultation, you can contact me through my website and we can take it from there:
https://www.marlenevanaardt.co.uk/contact/

15/09/2026

Sometimes we can become so focused on what’s behind us, or worried about what’s ahead, that we forget there is still so much life waiting to be lived.

We wanted to share this message ahead of World Su***de Prevention Day tomorrow.

Please know that with the right support things can get better.

If you need support right now, call our Infoline on 0300 102 1234 (open weekdays 9-6pm) or visit our website.

You are not alone.

15/09/2026

It’s easy to minimise what you’ve been through, especially when you compare it with somebody else’s experience. You may find yourself thinking that they had it worse, so you should be able to cope.

But their experience doesn’t make yours less important. What matters is how it affected you and what it has been like for you.

You don’t have to prove that your experience was worse than somebody else’s for it to matter.

14/09/2026

Great initiative for anyone interested.

Free Self-Defence Sessions

Cheshire Police are once again working in partnership with Everybody Health and Leisure, Her-Place and MyCWA to offer free self-defence sessions to residents across Cheshire East.
To book a space on one of the sessions please visit the links below. Session numbers are limited with women only and mixed sessions available to residents aged 16yrs and above.

Crewe Lifestyle Centre
5-6pm Friday 25th September (Women Only)
1-2pm Saturday 3rd October (Mixed Session)
https://orlo.uk/M9gr4

Nantwich Leisure Centre
1-2pm Saturday 10th October (Women Only)
https://orlo.uk/McGEb

03/09/2026

Hello, I’m Marlene. I offer warm, trauma-informed counselling and psychotherapy for adults, face to face in Holmes Chapel and online across the UK.

You might be considering counselling because something doesn’t feel quite right, or because you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck. You may be finding relationships difficult or living with the effects of something painful from your past. I have particular experience supporting women, while welcoming adults with a broader range of concerns.

You don’t need to know exactly where to begin. We can take our time and explore what is happening at a pace that feels right for you.

If you feel I might be the right therapist for you, I offer a free 20-minute telephone or video consultation. It gives us a chance to meet, talk through any questions and see whether working together feels right, with no obligation to continue.

Arrange a free consultation:
https://www.marlenevanaardt.co.uk/contact/

01/09/2026

Welcome to my counselling and psychotherapy website 🌿

You can find out more about me, how I work and the support I offer to adults in Mid Cheshire and online across the UK.

https://www.marlenevanaardt.co.uk/

Explore a personalised, pluralistic approach to therapy. Combining person-centred counselling with gentle hypnotherapy to help you navigate stress, anxiety, and personal growth.

01/09/2026

I am very happy to announce that my counselling room is finally ready to receive clients. It’s been weeks of hard graft but it has all been worth it in the end.

08/04/2026

Cherry Blossom Peer Support Group🌸
Next session is on Monday 13th April 6:30pm-7:30pm.

Our project dedicated to supporting those who have experienced infant loss and infertility. Our monthly online peer support group is a safe, supportive and welcoming space for you to connect with other women who understand.
Email [email protected] to register ✨