About Bath Counselling - Marina Claessens B.Sc., M.A., Dip. Ex. Psych. C.Psychol
Bath Counselling is led by Marina Claessens, a Chartered Counselling Psychologist registered with the Health Professions Council, British Psychological Society, BABCP, and BACP. Marina brings specialist expertise in anxiety and trauma, combining evidence-based approaches tailored to individual needs.
Marina is accredited as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and holds qualifications in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, EMDR, and Internal Family Systems coaching. She also specialises in pain reprocessing therapy, offering a contemporary approach to chronic pain management. Her range of therapeutic modalities means she can work flexibly with clients presenting with different concerns, from anxiety and trauma to relationship difficulties and life transitions.
Bath Counselling offers general counselling sessions, psychotherapy, and family and systemic therapy, alongside specialist trauma and pain-focused work. Marina is registered with major health insurance providers including AXA PPP, Aviva, Bupa, and Cigna, making therapy accessible to those with private healthcare cover.
Whether you're seeking support for a specific issue or exploring deeper personal change, Bath Counselling provides professional, regulated therapy grounded in contemporary psychological science.
Treatments & Pricing
Counselling Psychology
Therapeutic support for anxiety, trauma, and various psychological concerns
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Evidence-based approach to treating anxiety, depression, and related disorders
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy
Combines mindfulness practices with cognitive therapy techniques
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
Short-term trauma intervention recommended in NICE guidelines
Internal Family Systems
Trauma-informed approach for working with internal parts and systems
Pain Reprocessing Therapy
Revolutionary approach to treatment of chronic pain
Psychedelic Integration
Support following participation in psychedelic retreat or experience
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Frequently asked questions
What qualifications and professional memberships does Marina have?
Marina Claessens is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist (B.Sc., M.A., Dip. Ex. Psych. C.Psychol) registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC) and holds memberships with the British Psychological Society (BPS), British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
What therapeutic approaches do you offer?
Bath Counselling offers a range of evidence-based therapies including general counselling, psychotherapy, CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, MBCT courses, IFS Coaching, and Family and Systemic Therapy. Marina also specialises in pain reprocessing therapy for chronic pain management.
What are your areas of special interest?
Marina has a special interest in anxiety and trauma, and brings accreditation in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, EMDR, and Internal Family Systems to support these areas.
Do you work with private health insurance?
Yes, Bath Counselling is registered with AXA PPP, Aviva, Bupa, and Cigna, so you may be able to claim sessions through your private health insurance provider.
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