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Marilyn Thomas, BACP

Marilyn Thomas is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach as the base of her work.

About Marilyn

Marilyn Thomas is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach as the base of her work. She draws on other methods to suit individual needs and aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable. Marilyn has five years of experience and practices in the United Kingdom.

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She helps people talk about stress, anxiety, low mood and self-esteem in everyday language.

Background and approach

Conversations may also cover relationship difficulties, intimacy and sexual concerns, grief, trauma, and the strain that comes with caregiving or career change. Marilyn offers a calm space to explore what matters and to test small changes outside sessions. Her practice combines a person-centred stance with practical tools when useful.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques are used to address unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Attachment-informed ideas can help untangle relationship and intimacy issues. Sessions can also look at communication difficulties, boundary setting, codependency and the emotional impact of life transitions.

People bring a mix of problems and Marilyn aims to respond to each situation rather than follow a single formula. She accepts clients from outside the UK as well as locally. Marilyn describes therapy as a collaborative process.

She supports people to set clear goals and to review progress regularly. The focus is on practical steps that feel manageable between appointments.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	398327	November 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 Marilyn lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Intimacy-related issues
Self esteem
Depression
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual dysfunction
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Marilyn names

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Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections. It helps people understand recurring hurt and build clearer ways of relating. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel heard and can find their own solutions. This approach is helpful for low mood, self-esteem and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, offers short-term tools to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and is often used for anxiety and stress.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. That choice is reviewed as therapy progresses so adjustments can be made together.

Online sessions make therapy easier to fit into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when screen time works best. Phone sessions are useful when a quick check-in is needed or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter updates or people who prefer typing to talking. These options offer flexibility while keeping the same therapeutic focus on practical change and understanding.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Marilyn work with?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, low mood and self-esteem alongside relationship and intimacy-related issues. Other areas include trauma, grief, career strain, ADHD and caregiving stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Marilyn uses a person-centred way of working combined with practical techniques. She often draws on cognitive behavioural tools and attachment ideas to meet each person's needs.

What experience does she have?

She has five years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and life challenges.

Where is Marilyn based and what credentials does she hold?

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

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

International clients are accepted, so people living outside the UK may take part in sessions.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and getting started handled?

Fees vary with location and subscription terms; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.