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Marilyn Hawkes, BACP

Marilyn Hawkes supports people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, eating concerns, depression, grief and parenting challenges.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
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About Marilyn

Marilyn Hawkes supports people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, eating concerns, depression, grief and parenting challenges. She offers straightforward, calm help for panic, mood shifts and workplace pressure. Sessions are in English and carried out online by video, phone, live chat or messaging.

Marilyn keeps sessions simple and person-centred. She listens first and asks practical questions to understand what matters most. Together with each client she identifies small, manageable steps to reduce distress and improve day-to-day coping.

Background and approach

Her work draws on attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioural approaches alongside client-centred listening and motivational interviewing. That mix lets her pay attention to how relationships shape feelings while also working on thoughts and habits that keep problems going. Marilyn has three years of professional experience and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

She describes her role as supportive and empowering rather than directive, helping people find their own solutions. People usually start by describing one or two pressing problems. Marilyn helps organise those concerns into goals and practical steps.

Sessions aim to be clear, manageable and focused on real changes that fit everyday life.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	403364	July 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

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Ways of working Marilyn names

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Using attachment and cognitive approaches online

Marilyn uses attachment-based ideas to understand how early and current relationships affect feeling safe, trust and connection. This helps when relationship patterns, loneliness, body image or control issues keep repeating and causing distress.

She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes. CBT techniques can help with panic attacks, social anxiety, mood swings and workplace stress by giving clear tools to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marilyn will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to focus more on relational patterns, practical CBT strategies, motivational interviewing for change, or a blend that fits the person’s needs.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to give flexibility. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging suit quick check-ins, shorter sessions or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Marilyn specialise in?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and eating concerns, depression, grief and parenting challenges, plus related issues such as panic, mood disorders and workplace problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centred and practical. She listens, helps set clear goals and works on small steps clients can try between sessions.

What background and experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience helping people with a range of difficulties and focuses on supportive, empowering work rather than directive instruction.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does she offer online?

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.