đź’¬ Breaking Stigma - with Counsellor Marie Vaile
This video explores the stigma many women face when they need to terminate a pregnancy and how this silence can deepen feelings of isolation, guilt and shame. When termination is rarely talked about, and pregnancy is framed solely as a “gift” or “blessing”, it can leave women feeling misunderstood and emotionally alone. The video highlights the importance of listening to and respecting women’s emotional and physical experiences, recognising that for some, termination is not a choice but a necessity shaped by their circumstances. Reducing judgement and encouraging compassionate support helps women access the specialist help they need to process their experience and protect their mental wellbeing.
Marie Vaile is a qualified integrative counsellor based in Barry, in the Vale of Glamorgan, supporting clients across Cardiff and the wider Vale. With many years’ experience working in the social care sector and with mental health charities, Marie has supported adults of all ages with anxiety, stress, trauma, abuse and addiction. She has also worked as a substance use counsellor, helping individuals in addiction and recovery develop healthier coping tools within a warm, non-judgemental space. Marie has a particular passion for maternal mental health, informed by both professional experience and her own lived experience during pregnancy and after birth. She offers compassionate, inclusive counselling to women and parents navigating complex emotions, shame or isolation, creating a safe space to be heard and supported.
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