- Years in practice
- 3
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Marilyn
Marilyn Hawkes is a counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and eating concerns. She also helps with depression, grief and parenting strains. Her approach aims to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings and to find practical ways forward.
She keeps sessions warm and non-judgemental. Conversations focus on what matters most to the person in front of her. She encourages small steps that fit into daily life rather than big, sudden changes.
Background and approach
Marilyn uses approaches that include attachment-based work, client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural techniques and motivational interviewing. These give different ways to understand patterns, feelings and choices. She blends them to suit each person’s needs and goals.
With three years of professional experience and BACP registration, Marilyn brings grounded support and straightforward guidance. She helps people name what is hard and try new ways of coping. Sessions aim to build clearer communication, reduce overwhelm and strengthen self-care.
People meet online by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. The first steps are simple: complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a time that fits. Marilyn works from the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English.
What Marilyn works with
Everything Marilyn lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Marilyn helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Eating disorders
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Marilyn lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that meet practical parenting needs
Marilyn uses client-centred work to start. That means sessions focus on what the person brings and on listening without judgement. It helps people feel heard and decide what to tackle first.She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT gives simple techniques to break unhelpful cycles, reduce anxiety and change behaviours around eating or addictive urges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Marilyn will discuss options and tailor methods to the person’s goals and daily life. This is a collaborative process where techniques are tried and adjusted as needed.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls allow a fuller face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick reflections, ongoing check-ins or times when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit sessions around parenting schedules and work commitments, and to keep momentum between appointments.
Questions people ask about Marilyn
What concerns does Marilyn help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and eating issues, plus depression, grief and parenting challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental. Sessions focus on listening, understanding patterns and working on realistic steps forward.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of concerns.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people within the United Kingdom.
What formats do sessions take?
Sessions are available by video call, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session.
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