- Men's wellbeing support
- Relationship and intimacy
- Stress and anxiety
About Marilyn
Marilyn Thomas is a counsellor with five years' experience supporting people through difficult transitions and ongoing struggles. She works in the United Kingdom and offers a calm, respectful space for people to talk about stress, anxiety, relationships, low mood and self-esteem. Her practice also addresses intimacy and sexual concerns, grief, trauma and career pressures. Marilyn is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Her background blends person-centred work with elements of cognitive behavioural approaches and attachment-focused thinking. She draws on these methods to suit each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now, how past experiences shape present feelings, and small practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.
Marilyn pays attention to relationships and how they affect wellbeing. That includes work on communication, commitment worries, blended family dynamics and intimacy. She also supports people coping with life changes, caregiving stress, and pressures from work or burnout.
Practical concerns are part of the work. Marilyn helps people plan manageable steps, practise new ways of talking and test out different responses between sessions. For some clients this means looking at thoughts and behaviours; for others it means exploring attachment, boundaries and emotional needs.
Her approach aims to be straightforward and grounded. She listens without judgement and partners with clients to identify goals. To begin, people are invited to use the site process to match with Marilyn and arrange a first session.
How these approaches shape online therapy
Attachment-based work looks at how earlier relationships influence feelings now and helps people notice patterns in how they connect with others. It can be useful for intimacy problems, commitment worries and issues with attachment styles. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so people can explore feelings at their own pace; it suits those wanting a supportive space to make sense of their experience. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours to reduce anxiety and low mood. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. Marilyn will discuss your goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try together. That planning is collaborative so the approach can shift as needs change. Please confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to attend from different locations if schedules or commitments change. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt therapeutic techniques to work well at a distance and help people practise new skills between sessions.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Marilyn help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship difficulties. Other areas include trauma, grief, career strain, intimacy and ADHD related issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her core style is person-centred, focusing on listening and understanding each person's experience. She adapts elements of attachment work and cognitive behavioural techniques where these suit the client's goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of practical experience working with a range of concerns across emotional and relationship areas.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported by her practice?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are accepted; please check timezones and scheduling when arranging sessions.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.