- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Practical change focus
About Marilyn
Marilyn Hawkes is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, with three years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship difficulties, eating problems, low mood, grief and parenting strains. Her approach aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and respectful of each person’s pace.
She creates a calm space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about without judgement. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding patterns that keep people stuck. She listens for what matters most to each person and works collaboratively on realistic goals.
Marilyn draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early bonds shape current relationships. She uses Client-Centred Therapy to follow the client’s lead and build trust. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing are used to identify unhelpful thinking and to support change when someone feels stuck.
Her work often covers body image, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, panic and mood concerns. She also supports people facing workplace stress and social anxiety. The focus is on small, practical changes that fit into busy lives.
Marilyn practices from the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. If you want to explore whether she could help, the first step is a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled appointment based on availability.
How her approaches work for online therapy
Marilyn uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how past relationships influence current patterns. This approach helps when trust, closeness and recurring relationship problems are central to the struggle.She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviours. CBT is useful for anxiety, panic, mood concerns and workplace stress because it offers clear exercises and steps people can try between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss your goals and preferences and agree on which methods to try. That plan can change as you learn what helps most.
If you are considering online sessions, check the available session formats before booking so you know which options are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, support shorter check-ins during a break, or reduce travel time. It can also let you try different ways of working, such as focusing on practical homework between meetings or talking through relationship patterns from your everyday context.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Marilyn support?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and eating concerns, as well as depression, grief and parenting strain. Additional areas include attachment issues, body image, control problems and workplace difficulties.
How would sessions feel in practice?
Sessions aim to be calm and non-judgemental, with the client guiding the pace. The counsellor listens and helps set practical, achievable steps between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She has three years of professional experience working in the UK and uses several therapeutic approaches to support change and understanding.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Marilyn?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.