About Focusing

I am a certified Focusing practitioner with the British Focusing Association. Focusing is a process of bringing mindful awareness –– with a friendly and welcoming attitude–– towards our inner experience, in order to shift our relationship to whatever is going on. It is a gentle and profound way to heal and move forwards in your life. I offer 1:1 Focusing for people of all ages. I make use of the creative arts when using doing Focusing with children and young people.

“I found my online focusing sessions with Mary Louise very valuable, and a great introduction to the process. Mary Louise took an interest in finding out what I wanted from Focusing, and helped me to understand how it was different from other practices, like meditation and therapy. She created a warm and welcoming container for our sessions, always giving me space to find my own way, while guiding me to look for the felt sense. I would very much recommend Mary Louise's guidance to anyone interested in Focusing.”

Charlie Warren

I experienced several sessions of Focusing with Marylou during a stressful period. I am quite sceptical about these kinds of techniques; however, I was surprised that each time I tried it that it worked for me. I took time to turn within, and I got answers. I thought wow it worked! In my daily life I feel like I am running all the time, it’s hard to find time to meditate, and I found the Focusing sessions were a good alternative to meditation, allowing me to pause, slow down and focus on one question or issue at a time. After the sessions there was a sense of relief, and I felt more peaceful and serene. I am very curious now to try it again.

Delphine Perrot