Marian Hanson, BACP
Marian Hanson is a counsellor who draws on relationship-focused and practical therapies to help people through hard times.
About Marian
Marian Hanson is a counsellor who draws on relationship-focused and practical therapies to help people through hard times. She has 16 years of experience and works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief and self-esteem. Marian believes people already have strengths they can use and offers steady support when change feels difficult.
Marian uses approaches that look at how relationships shape feelings and behaviour. That can mean exploring attachment patterns and how they affect intimacy and trust.
Background and approach
She also uses client-centred ways of working so sessions stay focused on what matters most to the person she is talking with. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is another tool Marian uses to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try practical changes. She pairs this with conversational, everyday language so therapy feels clear and manageable.
Marian also brings ideas from existential therapy when people are wrestling with life purpose and meaning. Many clients come with relationship concerns, including communication problems, commitment worries, infidelity and blended family issues. Marian also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care matters, domestic violence aftermath, multicultural stressors and compassion fatigue.
Seasonal Affective Disorder and career doubts are within her remit too. Sessions are offered in English and Marian accepts international clients. Her approach is collaborative - she listens first, then helps people set simple, realistic goals.
That way each person can try things out between sessions and notice what changes.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 52809 | April 2026 |
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Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Marian lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
Ways of working Marian names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
Using relationship and practical therapies online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and close relationships shape feelings, trust and reactions in adult life. It helps people understand patterns that show up in friendships and romantic connections. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the person’s pace, which can help when someone needs a steady, accepting space to talk. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) teaches simple ways to spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioural changes that reduce anxiety and low mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Marian will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods together. That means therapy can change over time as needs become clearer, with the client guiding what feels most helpful.
Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls let people read facial cues and hold a fuller conversation, while phone sessions can fit into a shorter break or need less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in quickly, share notes, or take a slower pace of reflection. These options help people access continuity of care across time zones and busy schedules, while staying focused on the relationship and practical changes they want to make.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Marian work with?
She helps people with relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related worries, self-esteem struggles, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, depression and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Marian combines attachment-informed thinking, client-centred listening and practical CBT techniques to keep sessions focused and useful.
How much experience does she have?
Marian has 16 years of professional experience supporting people with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is recorded with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions to people in other countries.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on preference.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
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 working with Marian?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.