Marilyn Hawkes

BACP

United Kingdom

Gentle, practical support for change

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At a glance

Credentials

BACP

Registration

BACP, United Kingdom / 403364

Experience

3 years

Languages

English

Location

United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

1. • Motivational approach
   • Practical steps
   • Non-judgemental space

   About Marilyn

   Marilyn Hawkes is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strains, eating concerns, depression, grief and parenting pressures. She uses a direct, calm approach to help people take the first steps toward change. Marilyn emphasises a non-judgemental space so thoughts and feelings can be spoken about freely.

   With three years of professional experience and a BACP credential, she focuses on clear, practical conversations. Sessions tend to centre on understanding what matters most to the client and finding small, achievable steps forward. That can mean looking at patterns that maintain worry, habits that feed addictive behaviour, or ways to rebuild everyday connection after loss.

   Her work draws on Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change by exploring a person's own motivations and goals. She also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centred ideas to improve how people relate to themselves and others, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to test and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour.

   Marilyn aims to be an encouraging presence during difficult moments. She helps people break problems into manageable pieces and build skills that fit daily life. People are invited to set the pace and focus on outcomes that matter to them.

   Sessions are conducted in English and are offered within the United Kingdom. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details directly through the service's booking process.

2. How Marilyn uses evidence-based approaches online

   Marilyn combines Motivational Interviewing with Attachment-Based and Client-Centred ideas to support people who want change. Motivational Interviewing focuses on exploring a person's own reasons for change and building commitment in a gentle way, which can help with addictions, motivation and habit change. Attachment-Based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and emotional responses, supporting people dealing with relationship strain or loneliness. Client-Centred therapy prioritises understanding the person's experience and following their lead, helping people feel heard and respected.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marilyn will discuss options and work collaboratively to decide what feels most useful given the person's goals, circumstances and preferences. That choice can evolve as people try different ways of working together.
   
   The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. 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 maintain continuity of care when life demands change. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists with the approaches listed above, often adapt practical tools and exercises to suit remote sessions and everyday routines.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesEating disordersDepression

   Also works with

   Family conflictsGriefParenting issues

   Additional focus areas

   Attachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

   Experience

   3+ years

   Listed in

   United Kingdom

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What problems does Marilyn help with?

   She helps people address stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and eating concerns, depression, grief and parenting pressures, alongside related issues such as body image and workplace difficulties.

   What is her therapeutic style like?

   Her style is calm and non-judgemental, focusing on open conversation and practical steps. She aims to support each person at their own pace.

   How much experience does she have?

   Marilyn has three years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

   What credentials and location are listed?

   She holds BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

   Which languages are sessions offered in?

   Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

   What session formats are available?

   The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking.

   How is cost handled for sessions?

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

   How do I begin working with Marilyn?

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

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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