Marisa Whitty has been providing wellbeing workshops for over 20 years.

Qualified in Psychotherapeutic-Counselling, trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and Hypnotherapy, Marisa works pluralistically which means drawing on a wide range of models and approaches to suit your individual needs.

She is also committed student of Insight Meditation practice (Vipassana), teacher of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Life (MBCT-L), Trauma-Sensitive-Mindfulness, and Mindfulness teacher in schools.

“Our human experience can be complex, a constantly changing range of emotions that can have us happily riding steadily on a wave one minute and completely knocked off balance the next.

We can’t change the events that happen but we can find ways to have more choice in how we relate to the different parts of us that become activated (triggered) from moment to moment. We can develop response-flexibility, improve self-care, and enhance our quality of life by becoming kinder and more forgiving towards ourselves.”

Lifesurfing offers a variety of support options including: Internal Family Systems Therapy (counselling), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (8-week course), and Qoya Inspired Movement (somatic embodiment practice available on retreats only).

Dive in to find the strategy that’s perfect for you.

If you’re unsure or currently feeling overwhelmed, why not book a free 15 minute consultation and talk it through.

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Marisa Whitty has been supporting and teaching adults and children of all ages in the Bournemouth & Poole area since 2016. She holds the following qualifications and certifications.

 

  • Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), IFS UK Institute

  • Certificate in Clinical Supervision, Advanced Supervision Skills, SDS The British Psychological Society

  • Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (NCPS/BACP)

  • Diploma in Hypnotherapy (member of The National Hypnotherapy Society)

  • Mental Health First Aid certificate

  • Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Life (MBCT-L) teacher training, Oxford Mindfulness Centre

  • Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness teacher training with David Treleaven, Oxford Mindfulness Centre

  • Mindfulness Foundations, Dot B & Paws B curricular teacher training, Mindfulness in Schools Project (MiSP)

  • Certified Yoga Nidra Teacher, British Wheel of Yoga

  • Certified Qoya Inspired Movement Teacher

  • Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Bournemouth and Poole College

  • Award in Education and Training , Bournemouth and Poole College

  • Usui Reiki Master, Level 1, 2 & 3

  • ITEC Qualified holistic massage therapist, London School of Massage

  • BA Hons Humanities, University of Greenwich, London