- 16 years experience
- BACP registered
- Supports adoption concerns
About Marian
Marian Hanson is a counsellor who uses a person-focused approach to help people make changes in their lives. She draws on 16 years of experience to support those facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. Marian works in a straightforward way and aims to make the first step feel achievable for someone feeling overwhelmed.
She believes people know their story and brings that perspective into sessions. That means listening closely, spotting strengths and building on what already works. Marian blends talking therapy with practical tools so people can try small changes between meetings.
Her background includes work on motivation, career difficulties and coping with life transitions. She also supports people dealing with grief, compassion fatigue and intimacy-related concerns. Adoption and foster care issues are listed among her additional areas of focus.
Marian draws on several therapy styles to match different needs. She uses attachment-based ideas to look at patterns in relationships and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour. The Gottman Method and client-centred ways of working also shape her sessions when helpful.
Marian is a BACP member and practices from the United Kingdom. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.
How Marian’s approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-based work focuses on how early and current relationship patterns affect emotions and reactions. Online sessions using this approach help people notice repeated patterns, improve communication habits and feel clearer about relationship needs. Client-centred therapy places the person at the heart of the work, with the counsellor offering empathy and non-judgemental listening to help people find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions, and gives straightforward exercises to try at home that can reduce anxiety and low mood.Finding the right blend of approaches is a collaborative process. Marian will talk with the client about their goals and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to use and when to try different ideas. This means tailoring sessions to what the person wants to achieve rather than following a fixed plan.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online counselling helpful because it makes fitting sessions around work and family life easier, removes travel time and can allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible for international clients to work with a therapist based in the United Kingdom. Marian will discuss practical arrangements and what will work best for each person during the first conversation.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, and helps with relationship and intimacy-related issues. Her practice also covers grief, career pressures, parenting concerns and compassion fatigue.
What is her style of therapy like?
Sessions are person-focused and practical. Marian listens first, then helps people try small changes and new ways of thinking between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and life difficulties.
What credentials and country is she based in?
She is listed with BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How are costs handled?
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 sessions according to the therapist's availability.