- Person-centred approach
- Attachment focus
- CBT techniques
About Marilyn
Marilyn Thomas is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties, including intimacy and sexual concerns. She also supports those dealing with grief, trauma, changes at work and feelings of guilt or shame.
Marilyn uses a person-centred approach as the base of her work. That means she listens first and helps people make sense of their feelings at their own pace. She combines this with attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques when those approaches suit the issue at hand.
Sessions often involve talking through recent events and long-standing patterns. Marilyn helps clients notice how thoughts, behaviours and relationship habits keep problems going. She offers straightforward tools from CBT for anxiety and mood, alongside conversations about how past attachments shape current relationships and intimacy.
People come to Marilyn for help with communication problems, commitment worries, body image and sexual wellbeing as well as parenting stress and blended family concerns. She also supports those coping with ADHD, compassion fatigue and career changes, helping them find practical steps forward.
Her way of working is direct and conversational. She encourages reflection and small, manageable changes between sessions. If someone is unsure whether this approach fits, Marilyn asks a few questions in the first session and outlines options to try next.
How Marilyn links counselling approaches to online sessions
Marilyn often blends person-centred work with attachment-based therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and intimacy, which can help when shame and guilt stem from close relationships. Cognitive behavioural therapy examines the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and gives practical steps to reduce anxiety and low mood.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Marilyn will talk with the client about their goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then adapt the methods over time. That shared decision-making helps people try different ways of working without committing to a single path from the start.
The therapist's profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the options offered before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer video for face-to-face conversation, while others choose audio for a simpler setup or lower bandwidth. Registered and accredited professionals often help clients pick a format that fits their daily life and communication style.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma, career changes and related areas such as body image and communication problems.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses a person-centred foundation alongside attachment and CBT ideas to explore those feelings and where they come from. Sessions mix reflective conversation and practical strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including relationship difficulties and trauma.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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