Colette Marino, BACP

Colette Marino is credentialed in the United Kingdom and brings 18 years of professional experience to her therapeutic practice. She holds membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), reflecting her commitment to recognized professional standards. Over nearly two decades she has supported people facing stress and anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to parenting.

Colette approaches each person as the expert of their own story, helping them identify strengths and resources that can be used to meet difficult moments. She emphasizes practical steps alongside compassionate listening, tailoring support to the specific situation presented by each client. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life often requires courage, and Colette offers steady guidance and encouragement throughout that process.

Her work is collaborative and focused on achievable change, whether someone seeks short-term strategies to manage anxiety or longer-term support to address relationship patterns and past harm. Colette aims to create a safe, respectful space where clients can explore concerns, build skills, and move toward clearer goals at a pace that suits them.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Access

Colette uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the presenting concern. One common approach focuses on practical skills for managing stress and anxiety - teaching coping strategies, problem-solving steps, and ways to change unhelpful thought patterns so daily life becomes more manageable. Another strand of her work centers on relational and family-focused methods that explore interaction patterns, communication habits, and boundaries to improve relationships and resolve recurrent conflicts. She also integrates trauma-informed ways of working when past harm is present, pacing support to match a person’s readiness and focusing on stabilization and gradual processing.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Colette works collaboratively with each person to identify goals and preferences, adapting techniques to what feels most helpful. This shared process helps determine whether shorter-term skill work or deeper relational exploration is the best fit.

Online therapy with Colette is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without large travel demands, allowing therapy to fit into everyday life.