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Marco Schilling

Marco Schilling

BACP

United Kingdom

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Calm, collaborative counselling for personal change

Profile at a glance

Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 390273
Experience
4 years
Languages
English, German
Location
United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Person-centred approach
  • Psychodynamic perspective
  • Speaks English and German

About Marco

Marco Schilling is a psychotherapeutic counsellor who offers a calm, compassionate space to talk through difficult feelings. He combines a gentle, reflective manner with practical listening. He presents himself as someone who will move at the client's pace and work collaboratively to make sense of what is happening now.

Marco focuses on the ways present problems can have roots in earlier relationships and experiences. He helps people explore patterns that feel counter-productive and supports them when they are facing loss or big life changes. Common concerns he mentions include anxiety, depression, grief and career or education difficulties.

He draws on person-centred approaches to keep the client at the centre of the work. He also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences shape current reactions. Sessions aim to increase self-awareness and open up new perspectives rather than offering quick fixes.

Marco has four years' experience and has worked with the NHS and as a bereavement counsellor. His background also includes supporting people with learning differences and working as a support worker in mental health contexts. He has lived and studied in several countries and speaks English and German.

He describes a holistic interest in personal growth, creativity and spirituality, and brings that alongside practical experience from music and television production. Marco offers an introductory phone call to answer questions and explore whether his way of working fits the client's needs.

How client-centred and psychodynamic work translates online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on providing a warm, non-judgemental space where the person leads the pace and focus of the conversation. It helps with issues like low self-esteem, anxiety and navigating parenting or relationship concerns by emphasising empathy and the individual's own strengths.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how earlier relationships and experiences shape current patterns of thinking and feeling. It can help people make sense of recurring problems such as attachment difficulties, grief or long-standing emotional reactions by reflecting on unconscious patterns and past influences.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Marco will explore with each person which way of working feels most helpful and adjust the balance between present-focused support and looking into past influences. This is done collaboratively and shaped by goals and personal preferences.

Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare and travel, reduce time spent commuting, and allow short check-ins when a full face-to-face session is difficult. It also gives flexibility for ongoing support when managing bereavement, stress, or life changes while juggling everyday responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsGriefCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English, German

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can be discussed in sessions?

He lists a wide range of concerns including family matters, grief, career issues, depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma and parenting challenges.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a person-centred style that keeps the client central and a psychodynamic perspective to explore how past experiences influence the present.

What experience does he bring to therapy?

Marco has four years' experience and has worked in the NHS and as a bereavement counsellor, along with roles supporting people with learning differences.

Where does he practise and what credentials does he hold?

He is based in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and German, including Swiss-German where relevant.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Before you get in touch

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  • Think about when you could talk for an hour without being interrupted.
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