- Collaborative listening
- Practical coping skills
- Gentle goal setting
About Marilyn
Marilyn Hawkes is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety and panic attacks. She also supports those dealing with addictions, relationship strain, eating concerns and low mood. Her approach aims to make it easier to talk about difficult thoughts and feelings without shame.
She holds BACP accreditation, which she uses as a professional framework for practice. Marilyn has three years of professional experience and draws on several practical approaches to therapy. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the person and making small changes that fit day-to-day life.
Marilyn uses attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships shape current patterns. She pairs this with client-centred listening so people feel heard and respected. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy methods help break unhelpful thoughts and behaviours into manageable steps.
Conversations are straightforward and collaborative. Marilyn encourages people to set real goals, try small experiments between sessions and notice what shifts. She also works on issues such as shame, body image, communication problems and workplace stress.
If someone is feeling isolated, overwhelmed by parents' duties or recovering from separation and grief, Marilyn offers steady support. She aims to empower people to make choices that bring more balance and self-acceptance over time.
How her approaches can work well online
Marilyn draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and client-centred listening to help people understand and change patterns. CBT breaks worries and unhelpful behaviours into small, practical steps to try between meetings and can be especially helpful for panic attacks and anxiety. Attachment-based work looks at how earlier relationships affect current responses and helps people notice repeating patterns in relationships. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening closely and responding to what the person says so they feel understood and respected.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk through options and tailor the mix of methods to the person’s goals, needs and preferences. The process is collaborative and paced to what feels manageable for each individual.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and daily routines. It also lets people use methods like short check-ins or focused skill practice without the need to travel. Many people find the continuity of regular online sessions helps them build on small changes week to week.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, addictions, relationship problems, eating concerns and depression. She also focuses on issues like body image, shame and workplace stress.
What is her style in therapy?
Her style is open and non-judgemental with an emphasis on listening first. Sessions aim to be practical, with collaborative goal setting and small steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience in the UK supporting people with anxiety, stress and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.