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Marian Hanson, BACP

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

Works with Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

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Marian Hanson uses person-centred and attachment-focused methods to help people who feel stuck or overwhelmed. She sees practical steps and honest conversation as the route to clearer thinking. Marian welcomes discussion about relationships, grief and intimacy-related issues.

She also helps with stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. Marian brings 16 years of experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. She works in a direct, warm way that aims to make conversations feel straightforward.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on what is happening now and what small changes could make life feel more manageable. Her approach includes cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thinking patterns. She also draws on attachment perspectives to look at how early connections shape current relationships.

The Gottman Method features when people want concrete tools to improve communication and reduce conflict. Marian often supports people facing family and parenting pressures, blended family issues, adoption or foster care concerns, and the strain of prejudice or multicultural stressors. She also addresses career questions, compassion fatigue and seasonal mood shifts.

Practical work might involve trying a new way to speak about feelings, testing out a different routine, or practising communication skills between sessions. Marian aims to keep language plain and sessions focused so people can see small steps forward. She encourages clients to set the pace and bring their goals to each meeting.

How Marian’s approaches work online

Marian uses client-centred and attachment-based approaches to create a compassionate space where people can talk about relationships and personal concerns. Client-centred work focuses on listening and reflecting so callers feel heard and can find their own solutions. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people change unhelpful habits in how they relate.

She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to identify thinking patterns that lead to worry or low mood and to try new behaviours between sessions. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process - the therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adjust methods as work progresses.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues for conversations, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break, live chat allows quicker check-ins, and texting can suit shorter or ongoing support. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and travel.
What issues does Marian specialise in?
She works with relationship difficulties, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, anger and depression, among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Marian combines client-centred listening with attachment-informed and cognitive behavioural techniques to keep work practical and rooted in everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and client locations are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Marian offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
16 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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