Marian Hanson , BACP

Marian Hanson is a UK-licensed therapist with 16 years of professional experience. She holds the BACP credential (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), and she works with people facing common challenges like stress, anxiety, low motivation, low self-esteem, confidence struggles, career difficulties, and depression.

Marian believes that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be used to overcome what feels difficult. She frames therapy as a collaborative process that respects the client’s perspective while offering support, guidance, and practical tools when they are needed. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life often requires courage, and Marian aims to provide steady support throughout that journey.

Her approach combines respect for individual experience with practical techniques to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Whether someone is navigating work-related stress, relationship tensions, or shifts in life direction, Marian focuses on building resilience, clarity, and confidence so clients can move forward with purpose.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Marian draws on several well-established approaches to guide sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust, helping clients address issues around intimacy, commitment, and family dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy places the client’s experience at the heart of the work, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and the client’s own goals to foster self-awareness and self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, low mood, and motivation struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Marian collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what feels most helpful and adapt the work over time so treatment remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy options such as video sessions, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access support from different locations. These formats allow for flexible scheduling, consistent follow-up, and a range of ways to communicate so clients can choose what suits them best while working with licensed professionals and therapists.