Marilyn Hawkes

Marilyn Hawkes is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, eating difficulties, depression, grief and parenting strain. She also supports people dealing with separation and divorce, attachment concerns, body image and workplace pressures. Marilyn works in English and brings three years of professional experience to her practice.

She aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about what matters most to them. Sessions focus on listening first, then finding practical ways to manage overwhelming feelings. Marilyn encourages small steps that fit into daily life so change feels achievable.

Her approach blends client-centred listening with tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing. This means sessions can include reflective conversation, goal-setting and practical strategies to shift unhelpful thinking or habits. Attachment ideas are used to understand past relationship patterns and how they affect present reactions.

Marilyn describes therapy as a collaborative process. She supports people to set their own aims and decides together which methods to try. Her style is warm and straightforward, with a focus on honest conversation and practical moves forward.

To begin, people use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling follows based on therapist availability and the subscription arrangements that apply to sessions.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current feelings and reactions. It helps people understand why they respond a certain way in close relationships and supports changing those patterns over time.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person in front of the therapist. The aim is to offer acceptance and reflection so people can find their own solutions and make steps that feel right for them.

Marilyn will work collaboratively to choose which approach or combination to use. That choice comes from discussing your needs, goals and what feels most comfortable. She supports exploring options and adjusting methods as therapy progresses.

The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits you. It can also offer more flexible scheduling around work or caring responsibilities. Ask about the practical arrangements when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know how sessions will be run.