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- Attachment based work
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Marilyn
BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 3 years of professional experience, Marilyn Hawkes helps people address stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, eating concerns and low mood. She also supports clients dealing with grief, parenting strain and family tension. Marilyn uses approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing.
Marilyn keeps sessions direct and practical. She encourages people to name the problem and set small, achievable goals. Conversations focus on current patterns and on strategies that can be used between sessions.
Her work often looks at how early attachment styles influence present relationships. She also explores thoughts and behaviours that maintain anxiety or depressive moods, using CBT tools to test and shift unhelpful patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps people facing addiction find and strengthen personal reasons for change.
In sessions she listens without judgement and follows the person’s pace. That means some meetings are reflective and relational, and others are focused on specific skills or steps forward. Sessions can include talking through communication problems, managing panic attacks, or working on body image and self‑acceptance.
People choosing Marilyn are usually seeking straightforward help to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. To begin, clients select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The counselling subscription can be cancelled at any time and fees vary by location.
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How her approaches work in online counselling
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in early relationships and how they affect current connections. Online sessions can focus on recognising these patterns and practising different ways of relating in everyday life. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises the person’s experience and encourages open reflection. In an online meeting this can mean longer, exploratory conversations that help clarify values and choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. CBT work online can include setting homework, tracking moods and testing small behavioural changes between sessions. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and how you respond to different methods, and then agree a plan together. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online meetings can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins when needed. They also support using worksheets, mood logs and other practical tools between meetings.Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She supports stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, eating concerns, depression, grief and parenting strain, among other related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines Client-Centred discussions with practical CBT exercises and motivational approaches to help people set and reach small goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription 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 then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.