Marilyn Thomas , BACP

Marilyn Thomas is a UK-based psychotherapist with five years of experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She works with stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, intimacy and sexual concerns, communication struggles, low mood, and issues around self-esteem and confidence, offering practical and compassionate support tailored to each person’s situation.

As an integrative practitioner, she draws on multiple therapeutic perspectives to meet individual needs. Her work is grounded in a person-centred approach - which prioritizes the client�s experience and personal goals - and she may also incorporate psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and existential ideas when these are helpful for the presenting concerns.

Marilyn aims to create an open and non-judgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek change and positions herself as a supportive companion in that process, working to empower people as they move toward greater wellbeing.

Areas of focus include relationship and couples therapy, psychosexual concerns, stress and anxiety, depression and low mood, self-esteem and confidence, past and present trauma, sexual and intimacy issues, menopause-related challenges, and family dynamics. She is registered with the BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Approaches that guide online therapy and how it works

Client-Centred Therapy places the client�s experience at the centre of the work - the therapist offers empathy, acceptance, and respect while supporting the client to explore personal goals and make their own choices. This approach is helpful for building self-esteem, improving communication, and working through life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. It offers practical strategies for managing anxiety, low mood, stress, and relationship-related patterns by linking thoughts, feelings, and actions in a clear way.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and intimacy. It can be especially useful for people dealing with relationship difficulties, attachment issues, abandonment concerns, or recurring patterns that affect closeness and trust.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Marilyn works collaboratively with clients and with licensed professionals to determine which methods fit best for a person�s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as the work progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from different locations, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.