Marilyn Johnson, BACP

Marilyn Johnson offers support for stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and life changes. She helps with parenting worries, family problems, trauma and abuse, depression and ADHD. Marilyn writes in a direct, compassionate way and welcomes people who feel stuck or paused by their emotions.

Marilyn uses a person-centred approach, sometimes called Client-Centred Therapy, so sessions focus on what matters to the individual. She listens without judgement and aims to build trust so people can talk about painful or confusing feelings. The first step is simply being heard and understood.

Her background includes seven years working as a counsellor. She has supported people experiencing bereavement, financial worries, anxiety and low self-esteem. Her work has also involved issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, hoarding, infidelity, jealousy and workplace stress.

Marilyn has experience with children, teenagers and adults. She has used play therapy with some clients and has worked with people who identify with ADHD and autism. She keeps language straightforward and practical so conversations stay clear and useful.

People can expect a calm, patient style where the counsellor helps them name feelings and try small changes. Marilyn encourages honest conversation about what is working and what needs to change. She helps people find ways to cope, rebuild self-worth and move toward clearer choices.

How Client-Centred Work Adapts to Online Therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping the individual find their own way forward. In practice this means the counsellor gives space for people to speak about what matters most and mirrors back what they hear so feelings become clearer. This approach can help with grief, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship worries.

Where play or age-appropriate work has been useful, elements can be adapted so a counsellor still follows the person's lead and uses activities that suit their stage of life. That flexibility helps when sessions need to fit around school, work or other commitments.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss what is helpful and try things out together, adjusting methods based on a client's needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative planning helps people feel involved in their own progress.

The biography did not list which session formats are offered, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find this makes regular therapy simpler to maintain alongside everyday life.