- Stress and anxiety
- Support for parents
- Practical coping steps
About Marilyn
Marilyn Hawkes is a counsellor with three years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, and address eating and mood concerns. She also supports those working through grief, relationship strain and parenting challenges.
She aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what matters to them. Sessions focus on listening first, and then on practical steps that feel achievable. The emphasis is on small changes that can make daily life easier.
Marilyn uses approaches that draw on attachment ideas, cognitive behavioural tools and client-centred principles. That means attention to relationship patterns, noticing thought-behaviour links, and prioritising the person’s own goals. Motivational interviewing is used to help people find their own reasons for change.
Her style tends to be warm and down-to-earth. She works collaboratively, helping people set straightforward goals and try out new ways of relating and coping. The work is paced to the individual’s needs and readiness.
If you are thinking about starting therapy she asks clients to reflect on what they want to change and what would feel different if things improved. That conversation shapes the first steps and the plan for ongoing work.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Marilyn commonly draws on attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioural therapy in her work. Attachment-based approaches look at recurring patterns in relationships and how early experiences shape current reactions, which can help when trust, closeness or parenting feel difficult. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful habits.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to the client’s goals and try different strategies together to see what fits. Over time they will adjust methods so sessions match the person’s needs and pace.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the specific session options available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue meetings during life changes, while the therapist and client focus on practical tools and regular steps to support progress.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does this counsellor help with?
She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, eating concerns, depression, grief and parenting strain, among other issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
The style is open and non-judgemental, with a focus on listening first and then agreeing small, practical steps to try between meetings.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience in the UK providing counselling and related support.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
She is listed with BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this counsellor?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.