Marilyn Hawkes

Marilyn Hawkes is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, eating concerns, depression, grief and parenting pressures. Her profile also notes work around life purpose and mood difficulties.

Marilyn favours a straightforward, client-focused style. She offers a space to talk through difficult thoughts and feelings without judgement. Sessions are aimed at helping people notice patterns, try new ways of coping, and make practical changes that fit their life.

Her approach draws on attachment-based thinking, client-centred methods and cognitive behavioural ideas. That mix is used to look at how past relationships shape current reactions, to listen and reflect, and to test out small behaviour changes that reduce distress. Motivational interviewing informs conversations about change when someone feels stuck.

In a typical session Marilyn will listen to what matters now, help clarify a few immediate goals, and suggest straightforward steps to try between meetings. Conversations are kept simple and concrete so they can be practised in daily life.

People often contact her when a change at work or at home leaves them unsure what to do next. She works with common problems such as panic attacks, workplace stress, isolation and body image concerns. When someone is ready to begin, she uses a short matching questionnaire and session booking to get started.

How Marilyn applies therapeutic approaches in online sessions

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships influence present feelings and reactions. In practice that can mean talking about patterns in close relationships and noticing how those patterns show up at work or at home. Client-centred methods involve reflective listening and letting the person lead what matters most in a session. This helps people sort out priorities and feel heard when they are unsure what to focus on. Cognitive behavioural techniques break problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and test small changes to reduce distress. They are often used for anxiety, panic and workplace stress.

Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss different methods with the client, test what helps in early meetings, and adapt plans based on how practical steps are working. Decisions about methods are made together, based on the person’s goals and preferences.

The exact session formats for Marilyn are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue work after a change in location, while the therapist and client agree together on what will suit their routines.