Marie O’Neill

I am a fully qualified holistic counsellor and supervisor, mindfulness teacher and spiritual facilitator offering 1:1 therapy, weekly classes, and workshops in Edinburgh and Online.

I have a postgraduate qualification in counselling and psychotherapy from the University of Edinburgh and over 15 years of experience working in the mental health and social care sector. My clinical training is founded on the psychodynamic model, which is the understanding that our past experiences and relationships shape our personality and sense of self. This is underpinned by the principles of the person-centred approach – the awareness that each person has the ability to find their own way if provided with the correct conditions.

I also work with mindfulness, meditation and body connection as tools for going beyond the surface level and accessing the innermost parts of ourselves, to find a deeper sense of truth and meaning. I have studied the world’s different faith paths and was ordained in 2013. I have also completed a one-year training program in Compassionate Inquiry with Canadian trauma expert Dr Gabor Mate, which has been deeply enriching to my practice.

I don’t pretend to have all the answers, but I am here to provide you with a safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences in a compassionate way that honours your truth. I believe in unity through diversity and am committed to social justice, equality and inclusion.

I'm a COSCA-accredited clinical supervisor and offer 121 as well as group supervision in person and online.

SERVING: Central & Southern Scotland
AVAILABLE FOR: Ceremonies & Rituals, Spiritual Counselling / Accompaniment, Supervision, Coaching, Consulting, Workshop/Retreat Facilitator, Worship Services, Accredited OneSpirit Supervisor, Legal Weddings - Scotland
QUALIFICATIONS: COSCA, 2013, Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy 2013, Compassionate Inquiry, 2021, Practitioner
WEBSITE: spaceforthesoul.co.uk
SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.facebook.com/spaceforthesoul &
https://www.instagram.com/space_for_the_soul_therapy/
ROSIM member since: 2013

TESTIMONIALS

“I have been given a new approach to life and I have immense gratitude. I no longer feel overwhelmed with life decisions and can approach situations with newfound compassion for myself. Marie has carefully and gradually allowed me to see different perspectives.

Over the year, Marie helped me wander through traumatic/painful childhood experiences, the challenges of moving to a new city, and bullying at work. She responds with a kind calmness, a wealth of professional knowledge, and natural nonjudgemental understanding. I have had a lot of therapists and the most important aspect of Marie’s work is that she genuinely cares.”

“I had thought it was just a tough time as everyone goes through, but something wasn't right. I took a leap of trusting what someone suggested and sought help. Marie deftly guided me back through life events to re-evaluate and make sense of each one, and then file appropriately. I have never felt so at peace with who I am and my place in this world.”

“Thank you for your time, Marie, It’s clear you know a lot about mindfulness and care a lot about teaching it. I will definitely use these techniques again.”

“From the first meeting to the ceremony itself, Marie was great. She helped us to shape our own ceremony to suit us, not trying to force us to follow a pre-planned structure, but suggesting what might help and what might be problematic. She added some beautiful words to the ceremony and we had a full copy of what would be happening well before the day. Her approach is relaxed, warm and non-judgemental, always listening to what our ideas were and taking them on board while offering ideas too. The day itself went perfectly, with so many of our guests commenting on how lovely the ceremony was, not the same as other weddings they had been to at all, but that it really suited us. This was exactly what we had aimed for, and with Marie’s help we achieved it.”

“I would not hesitate to recommend Marie, she has helped us to achieve exactly the wedding ceremony that we wanted-Hindu/Christian/Scottish/Indian! We weren’t sure how it would work at the beginning, but Marie helped us to work it out. Thank you, Marie.”

“Thank you for your time, Marie, It is clear you know a lot about mindfulness and care a lot about teaching it. I will definitely use these techniques again.” - “Sarah” (Mindfulness course attendee)

“You have such a lovely, calm prescience. I feel like can tell you anything and you wouldn’t judge me.” - “Georgina” (Counselling client)