Marian Hanson, BACP

Marian Hanson is a UK-licensed therapist with 16 years of professional experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety, low motivation, challenges with self-esteem and confidence, career difficulties, and depression. She works from the belief that each person is the expert in their own story and that recognizing personal strengths is a key step toward overcoming obstacles. Marian approaches therapy as a collaborative process, offering steady support while helping clients build strategies and insights that fit their lives.

Marian emphasizes courage and gentle persistence when people take the first steps toward a more fulfilling life. She holds the BACP credential, which denotes membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and reflects her commitment to professional standards. Her practice focuses on practical, strength-based work aimed at improving day-to-day coping and long-term wellbeing. Marian seeks to create a respectful, empathetic space where clients can explore their priorities, clarify goals, and work toward meaningful change.

Whether someone is dealing with an acute episode of low mood or navigating ongoing life transitions, Marian offers a patient, person-centered approach designed to help people move forward at a pace that feels right for them.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Marian commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns - it helps people understand trust, closeness, and recurring relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, acceptance, and listening so clients can explore their feelings and find their own solutions at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and lift mood through practical, goal-focused techniques.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Marian collaborates with each client to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, then adapts methods so the approach fits the individual rather than forcing a single model on everyone.

Online therapy with Marian is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible and accessible. These options allow scheduling around work, family, or time zone differences and make it possible to continue steady progress even when life is busy or travel is difficult. Working online supports consistent, ongoing therapy while preserving the collaborative and person-centered qualities Marian brings to her practice.