Marilyn Johnson, BACP

Marilyn Johnson is a BACP counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem and everyday thoughts that feel stuck. She works with parents and individuals who are trying to make sense of difficult feelings, parenting pressures, workplace strain, and life changes. Her style is warm and down-to-earth, and she puts emphasis on listening first.

Marilyn uses a person-centred approach where the conversation follows what matters most to the client. She focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thought patterns and everyday habits, and then works with them to try different ways of responding. Sessions aim to be practical and paced to each person’s needs.

She has seven years of counselling experience and has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, ADHD, bereavement, family problems and issues around attachment and abandonment. Marilyn has also supported clients coping with infidelity, money worries, workplace issues and challenges in young adulthood.

Her sessions can include exploring feelings around hoarding, forgiveness, jealousy and building self-love. Marilyn has experience working with children, teenagers and adults, and has used play therapy with some clients when appropriate. She encourages gentle steps toward change rather than rushing solutions.

People who choose Marilyn often want a calm space to talk through recurring thoughts and daily habits. She asks new clients about what they hope to achieve and works with them to set straightforward goals. To begin, clients complete an intake that helps match priorities before scheduling sessions.

How Marilyn's Person-Centred Approach Works Online

Marilyn practises Client-Centred Therapy, which means the conversation follows what matters most to the client. The counsellor offers non-judgemental listening and helps people put words to their thoughts and feelings. This approach suits issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain and making sense of recurring thoughts.

She focuses on everyday habits and thought patterns rather than labels. That work can help with grief, parenting stress, workplace worries and coping with life changes by gently testing new responses to familiar situations. The aim is to help people notice what keeps them stuck and try small, manageable changes.

Choosing the right way of working is a collaborative process. Marilyn will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and adapt her approach as therapy progresses. Together they decide what feels most helpful and make adjustments along the way.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around a busy life, reduce travel time and allow short check-ins during a break. It also gives flexibility for people in other regions, since international clients are accepted. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor session length and pacing to suit everyday routines and access to quieter moments.