At a glance
- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 398327
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.
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- Motivational conversation
- Relationship focus
- Practical coping tools
About Marilyn
Marilyn Thomas is a counsellor with five years of practice based in the United Kingdom. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship or intimacy concerns. She aims to provide a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk through what matters most to them and take steps toward change.
Her approach blends several ways of working so sessions match each person's needs. She uses Motivational Interviewing alongside client-centred and attachment-based ideas to build understanding and encourage practical change. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques and relational methods such as the Gottman Method are also part of her toolkit when they fit the goals of the work.
Marilyn has supported people with grief, trauma, anger and issues around self-esteem and identity. She also works with concerns such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, career strain and the stress of caregiving. Sexuality and intimacy, including kink and alternative sex culture, are areas she addresses openly and without judgement.
She holds BACP accreditation, which is noted as her professional credential. Sessions are available in English and she accepts international clients. Practical steps for starting include completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on the therapist's availability.
Marilyn describes her role as walking alongside people as they make changes. In practice this means listening, reflecting back what matters, and trying different ways to help people meet their goals.
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How Marilyn’s approaches work online
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people clarify what matters to them and find internal motivation to change. It suits people who want to explore ambivalence about choices, whether that is around relationships, career steps or health behaviours.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions. It helps people understand patterns in their connections and build more secure ways of relating to others.
Client-Centred Therapy creates a accepting space where the person sets the pace and focus. The counsellor listens and reflects so the client feels heard and can make sense of what they want to change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marilyn will discuss different methods with each client and decide together what fits best based on needs, goals and personal preferences. That way sessions can adapt as the work progresses.
If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking since the biography does not list formats. Online work can help fit counselling into a busy life by removing travel, allowing shorter check-ins around work breaks and making it easier to attend from another location. Some people prefer audio-only check-ins when bandwidth is limited, while others choose video for face-to-face conversation. Confirm the practical session choices when you arrange your first appointment. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySystemic TherapyExperience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Marilyn help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma, and issues such as ADHD, self-esteem and career stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is person-centred and collaborative, using Motivational Interviewing to encourage change and drawing on CBT and attachment ideas when useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of practice working with a wide range of concerns and states experience across relationship, mood and trauma-related issues.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is listed 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 conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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