- Years in practice
- 7
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Grief
About Marilyn
Marilyn Johnson is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and parenting concerns. She works with issues such as depression, grief, family problems, ADHD and trauma. Marilyn writes plainly and listens closely to understand what feels stuck or overwhelming for each person.
She uses a client-centred approach that puts the person speaking at the heart of the work. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and move at a pace that feels manageable.
Background and approach
Marilyn aims to build trust so people can talk openly without feeling judged. Marilyn has seven years' experience as a qualified counsellor. That background includes supporting people through bereavement, financial worries and relationship hurt.
She has also worked with young people and adults who have autism or ADHD. In practice she offers different ways to communicate, including talking and less-direct methods when helpful. She has used play-based techniques with some clients and adapts the way she works to each person's needs.
The goal is to help people find clearer ways to cope and to express themselves more fully. Parents who are feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about family dynamics will find practical conversation and steady listening. Marilyn helps people untangle difficult feelings around abandonment, attachment and infidelity, and to explore self-worth, forgiveness and steps forward.
The emphasis is on small, realistic changes that fit everyday life.
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
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Marilyn lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Client-centred care delivered online
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience first. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and follows the person's lead to help them make sense of feelings. This approach is useful for anxiety, low self-worth, relationship strain and parenting concerns because it supports people to speak freely and arrive at their own insights.Marilyn pairs simple conversational work with techniques that suit the person she is meeting. She may use talking and reflective listening, and sometimes more practical or play-based methods when they help a client express difficult feelings. Deciding what to try is a collaborative process based on the client's goals and comfort level.
Online sessions offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be used for shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging helps people who prefer written reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting and everyday routines while keeping the focus on progress and accessibility.
Questions people ask about Marilyn
What concerns does Marilyn help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges and family problems, plus related issues such as ADHD, trauma and low self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Marilyn works in a client-centred way, focusing on the person's experience and priorities. Sessions aim to be non-judgemental and paced to each individual's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years' experience as a qualified counsellor and has supported people with bereavement, workplace worries, financial stress and family issues.
Where is Marilyn based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP, which is shown in her professional details.
Which languages and countries are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Marilyn accepts international clients.
How can I take part in sessions?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with Marilyn?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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