Marianne Da Costa

Couple Psychoanalytic Therapist

I’m a couple and relationships psychoanalytic psychotherapist. I completed an intensive five-year couple therapy training at London’s Tavistock Relationships—a leading Centre for psychotherapy and relationship counselling. 

I specialise in the psychoanalytic model, meaning I help people make sense of how their past experiences and personal histories can shape present relationships and ways of relating. As these things are often unconscious, I work with you to bring them into consciousness and help break patterns that can feel stuck. My work is grounded in a strong awareness of and respect for diversity. I value each person’s unique identity and welcome people of all ages, social, cultural backgrounds, disabilities and sexual orientations.   

I recognise that coming to therapy can feel daunting for all sorts of reasons. Sharing deeply private aspects of your relationship with the therapist can feel difficult. You may feel shame about the arguments you are having or feel anxious about talking about your sexual relationship. I offer a non-judgemental space where the focus is on understanding the meaning of your experiences rather than applying labels or making assumptions. 

Before training as a psychotherapist, I worked for many years in special educational needs, supporting neurodivergent children and young people and those facing emotional and behavioural difficulties related to trauma. I draw on this experience to understand how neurodivergence, our experiences in education, and challenging early circumstances can shape who we are. 

Issues I can help with include:

Communication difficulties
Parenting concerns
Affairs
Depression or anxiety in one or both partners
Sexual problems
Distressing, repetitive arguments
Disconnect and distance
Anger and conflict

Training and Qualifications

• PG Dip Psychoanalytic Couple Psychotherapy, Tavistock Relationships (TR) and University of East London (UEL)
• MSc (Hons) Psychodynamics of Human Development, British Psychotherapy Foundation (BPF) and Birkbeck University of London
• Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), London Metropolitan University 
• BA in Theatre and Arts Management (Hons) Dartington College of Arts and Exeter University 

Professional Bodies

• British psychoanalytic council (BPC)
• Tavistock relationships association of psychotherapists and counsellors

Fees 

Fees for weekly sessions ( 50mins)

Couple session £140

Contact details 

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