- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Body image
About Marilyn
Marilyn Hawkes is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, eating concerns, depression, family tensions, grief and parenting pressures. She also lists work around attachment issues, body image and guilt and shame.
She prefers a straightforward, conversational way of working. Sessions focus on talking through current problems, noticing unhelpful patterns and trying small changes that feel manageable. Marilyn aims to be practical and steady while clients take the next steps they want to try.
Her approach draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. That mix is used to look at how past relationships shape present feelings, to help people clarify their goals, and to try different ways of thinking and behaving that reduce distress.
Marilyn often uses questions and reflective listening to help people notice what matters to them most. She will work at a pace that matches the person in front of her and check in about progress as sessions continue. People who feel stuck by guilt, shame or unresolved family issues may find this method useful.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Prospective clients choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current feelings and reactions. Online sessions can be used to map those patterns and try different ways of relating to others and to oneself.Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting and letting the person lead the conversation. In an online meeting this can help someone speak about guilt or shame at their own pace while the counsellor mirrors back what matters most.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioural changes. Practically, CBT work in video or phone sessions often includes simple tasks to try between meetings and reviewing how those felt.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marilyn will discuss goals, preferences and how someone responds to different methods. Together they decide what to try and review progress as sessions continue.
The biography does not list specific session formats and so it is best to confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Registered or accredited professionals using these methods typically adapt sessions so they fit everyday life rather than forcing a particular schedule.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does she work with?
She lists guilt and shame among her focus areas and supports people carrying those feelings related to relationships, family and self-image.
How does she approach feelings of guilt?
She uses conversational, practical sessions that include reflective listening and small behavioural experiments to test new ways of coping.
What experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom supporting people with anxiety, addictions, eating concerns and related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location.
How do I begin with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.