Marilyn Hawkes, BACP

Marilyn Hawkes is a UK-based therapist accredited with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and brings three years of professional experience to her practice. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, eating difficulties, depression, family and parenting concerns, grief, and related mood or social difficulties. Her additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, panic disorder, self-love, and workplace stress.

Marilyn emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. She works collaboratively with each person to identify what matters most to them and to build practical coping strategies that feel achievable. Seeking change can take courage, and Marilyn frames the therapeutic journey as a process of support and empowerment aimed at helping people move toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Throughout her work she aims to balance empathy with evidence-informed approaches, offering a steady presence while helping clients develop insight, healthier patterns, and clearer communication within relationships and daily life.

Attachment-informed and CBT approaches online

Marilyn often draws on attachment-based work to explore how early relationships shape current patterns - this approach helps people understand relational needs, repair communication, and address attachment difficulties in close relationships. She also uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on offering empathic listening and unconditional positive regard so clients can find their own insights and build self-compassion and resilience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another key approach she employs to help identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, mood difficulties, and panic symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Marilyn works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they review what is helping and what might be adjusted so the work feels relevant and sustainable.

Online therapy options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access support from the United Kingdom. These formats offer flexibility in session timing and communication style, allowing therapists and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care across different life circumstances.