- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- Gottman-informed support
About Marian
Marian Hanson is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 16 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and relationship tensions including anger. She frames clients as experts in their own story and helps them use their strengths to handle difficult moments.
She listens for patterns in relationships and conversation that keep people stuck. Marian uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioural approaches to spot unhelpful thinking and habits. She also draws on attachment ideas to look at how earlier relationships shape current reactions and closeness issues.
Sessions are conversational and practical. She aims to break problems into small, manageable steps. Clients might work on clearer communication, handling resentment, or practical ways to manage strong feelings when they arise.
Marian can help people navigating grief, parenting stress, career challenges and life transitions. She also addresses issues linked to adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, discrimination and multicultural concerns. She brings these topics into the room without judgement and focuses on what can change now.
Her approach includes client-centred listening, motivational interviewing to build momentum, and elements of the Gottman Method for relationship work. People who want direct, down-to-earth help sorting their thoughts and actions may find this a good fit.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Marian combines attachment-based thinking and cognitive behavioural work in a practical way. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current reactions and closeness, which can help when anger or mistrust crops up in relationships. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thinking patterns and testing small behavioural changes to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. She may also use client-centred listening to help people feel heard while they sort out what to try next.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Marian works with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative planning means the work can shift if one approach feels less helpful than another.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. They can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or make it simpler to meet when someone cannot travel. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking, as current options are shown during the matching and scheduling steps.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Marian help with?
She helps with relationship problems, anger, stress and anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief and career difficulties, among other issues.
Which therapeutic styles does she use?
She uses client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques, attachment-based ideas, existential questions and elements of the Gottman Method.
How much experience does she have?
Marian has 16 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and relationship issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in my language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients.
How do sessions and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.