- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship work
- Self esteem
About Marilyn
Marilyn Thomas is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of experience. She works with adults on common pressures such as stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties. Her listed focus includes intimacy and sexual concerns, self‑esteem, trauma and family issues. She also supports people managing life changes, grief, anger and long‑term conditions such as bipolar disorder.
Marilyn’s work is grounded in client‑centred practice, which means she listens closely and follows what matters to the person in front of her. She blends that with other approaches when useful, including attachment work and cognitive behavioural techniques. Sessions are conversational and aim to identify patterns that cause distress, then test practical ways to change them.
She often helps people who feel stuck after big transitions, such as leaving education, starting first jobs, or relationship change. That can look like rebuilding confidence, improving communication, or managing overwhelm day to day. Marilyn also lists additional focus areas including ADHD, codependency, body image, and a range of relational and sexual concerns.
Her practice notes experience with relationship methods such as the Gottman and Imago approaches, which she draws on for communication and intimacy work. She accepts international clients and offers work in English. Fees vary with location and sessions sit behind a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, a client completes a short matching questionnaire and books a first session. The initial stage is used to agree goals and practical steps for the work ahead.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment‑based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how early connections shape adult reactions. It is often used for attachment issues, abandonment concerns and intimacy difficulties. Client‑centred counselling prioritises listening and reflection, giving the client space to set the pace and topics. It supports people dealing with stress, life transitions and rebuilding confidence. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical exercises to test new ways of coping. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and behavioural patterns that interfere with daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marilyn will discuss options and work collaboratively to decide which methods fit the client’s goals and preferences. That may mean combining elements from attachment, client‑centred and CBT approaches rather than committing to a single method from the start.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check‑ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to try different ways of working remotely and then agree what helps most as the sessions progress.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self‑esteem, trauma, grief, anger and career changes among other concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
The foundation is client‑centred listening. She combines that with attachment work and cognitive behavioural techniques to look at patterns and practical changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with adults in the UK.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Fees vary with location and services are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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