Counsellor profile
Marilyn Johnson, BACP
Counsellor for anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-centred approach
- Play therapy experience
- Works with ADHD
About Marilyn
Counsellor Marilyn Johnson is a BACP professional with seven years of experience. She works in the United Kingdom and helps people with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem, parenting, depression, ADHD and other life changes.
Marilyn keeps sessions client-centred. That means conversations are guided by what each person brings. She listens without directing the story and helps the person find their own way of understanding difficult feelings.
Her work covers a wide range of everyday problems. These include family problems, attachment and abandonment concerns, workplace issues, money worries, infidelity and jealousy, hoarding, and struggles with self-love. She also supports people dealing with bereavement and forgiveness questions.
She has used play therapy with some clients and has experience working with children, teenagers and adults. The focus is on talking through what is happening now and how the past may affect day-to-day life.
Marilyn describes sessions as places to build trust and to speak without judgement. Practical steps and coping ideas are discussed alongside listening. People decide the pace and direction of their work together.
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients can be accepted. If someone wants to explore working with her they are asked to use the site matching process to arrange an initial appointment and to confirm the current session options before booking.
How Marilyn uses client-centred work online
Client-centred therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. The counsellor listens with few interruptions and reflects back what they hear. This approach helps when someone wants to untangle strong feelings, make sense of relationship issues or cope with grief and low self-esteem.Play therapy is sometimes used with younger clients. It lets children show thoughts and feelings through play rather than words, and can help with behavioural concerns, family issues and emotional expression.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marilyn will discuss what helps most and will agree together how to proceed. That decision is based on a person’s needs, goals and preferences and is reviewed as sessions continue.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm options before booking. Many people value counselling that can fit into daily life, for example sessions that work around childcare, study or work breaks. Online sessions can save travel time, make appointments easier to schedule and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can help adapt the practical arrangements so therapy fits into everyday routines.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, parenting concerns, depression and ADHD among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centred, which means sessions follow what the person brings and focus on listening and understanding their experience.
How long has she practised?
She has seven years of counselling experience.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; anyone interested should confirm practical details when they book.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How do I start if I want to work with her?
Use the site See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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