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Marilyn Thomas, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression

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Marilyn Thomas is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of clinical experience. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship and intimacy concerns, and struggles with self-esteem. Marilyn uses a person-centred way of working that puts the client's experience at the heart of sessions.

She combines this with attachment-informed ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques when they suit what someone needs.

Background and approach

That mix helps people understand patterns, test new ways of thinking, and practise different behaviours between sessions. Common issues she supports include grief, trauma and abuse, anger, career worries, and coping with life changes. She also has experience with neurodiverse challenges such as ADHD, and with concerns around body image, codependency, and commitment.

Marilyn addresses difficult sexual or intimacy topics, including BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, in an open, non-judgemental way. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps as well as exploring feelings and past patterns. Marilyn aims to help people build skills they can use every day and notice small changes that add up.

People can expect a steady, respectful therapist who listens and helps set achievable goals. Her practice is informed by several approaches including Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Marilyn is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

How attachment, person-centred and CBT work online

Marilyn uses Attachment-Based ideas to help people see how early relationships shape current patterns of closeness and conflict. That approach is useful for intimacy worries, trust issues, and repeated relationship patterns. Client-Centred Therapy provides a supportive, non-judgemental frame where clients lead the conversation and are heard without pressure. It helps when someone needs a space to make sense of feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical experiments to change them; it often helps with anxiety, low mood, and coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marilyn will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. The choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made, mixing person-centred listening with attachment insights or CBT tasks when useful.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit around life. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues, phone calls use less bandwidth and can be easier when a shorter check-in is needed, while chat and messaging suit ongoing support or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to keep sessions regular and access support from different locations.
What concerns does Marilyn help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
What style of therapy does she use?
Sessions are mainly person-centred and attachment-informed, with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy tools and relationship-focused methods used as needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Marilyn has five years of experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and interpersonal difficulties.
What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Marilyn offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model 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 therapist availability.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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