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Colette Marino, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 18 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issues

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Colette Marino helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns. She has 18 years of practice in the United Kingdom and works with each person to find practical ways forward. Colette starts from the view that people understand their own lives best and already hold strengths to build on.

Her approach is gentle and down to earth. She listens without judgement and uses clear, practical conversation to untangle problems.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small changes that can make daily life easier. Colette draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person. She helps clients make sense of difficult feelings, repair connections where they can, and manage stress more effectively.

Parenting topics are handled with straightforward advice and real-world strategies. Clients can expect a collaborative relationship where goals are set together and progress is checked regularly. Colette aims to make the work feel manageable rather than overwhelming.

She supports people through the hard first steps and the gradual changes that follow. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom and sessions are offered in English. With many years of experience, Colette provides calm, practical support for people wanting to feel more able and more in control.

Evidence-informed approaches and online support

Colette uses well-established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One approach helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns to reduce anxiety and stress; it is practical and goal-focused and useful for day-to-day problems. Another approach focuses on making sense of painful experiences and building safety and stability after trauma; it emphasises pacing and coping skills to manage strong emotions.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. She will work together with each person to decide which techniques fit best with their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative plan is reviewed over time and adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video lets people have face-to-face conversation from different locations, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or movement is an issue. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing written reflections or when a shorter, more flexible option is needed. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or travel and increase the ways people can keep up with their care.

What concerns does Colette help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is down to earth and collaborative. She listens, helps set clear goals, and focuses on practical, manageable steps.

What background does she bring to sessions?

Colette has 18 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom and draws on that experience to guide conversations and plans.

What credentials and location does she hold?

She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English. She is also able to work with international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How are costs and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also listed

Parenting issues
Trauma and abuse

Experience: 18 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Colette Marino, BACP

Background and approach

Evidence-informed approaches and online support

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety