Marilyn Johnson, BACP

Marilyn Johnson is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and low self-esteem. She also supports those coping with life changes, parenting pressures, trauma and abuse, and issues such as ADHD and jealousy. Marilyn writes simply and listens closely to each person's story.

Her approach centres on the person in front of her. She uses Client-Centred Therapy, which means she follows what matters most to the client and reflects back what she hears. Sessions are calm and conversational rather than full of jargon. Marilyn aims to make it easier to say what is on your mind.

Marilyn has worked in the field for seven years and holds BACP accreditation. She has experience with children, teenagers and adults, and has supported people through depression, anxiety, bereavement and family problems. She has also used play therapy with some clients when that felt helpful.

In sessions she focuses on building trust so people feel able to talk without being judged. She helps people name difficult feelings, look at patterns such as attachment or abandonment worries, and practise ways to cope day to day. The work is practical and paced to suit each person.

Clients who choose to work with her can expect a warm, listening style and a steady, patient way of working through what matters to them. Marilyn works from the United Kingdom and carries her experience into each conversation.

Client-centred ways to work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding the person's experience by listening closely and reflecting back what is said. This approach helps with issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns and grief by making space for people to tell their story and discover their own solutions.

Marilyn also draws on practical tools when needed, for example using play-based ideas with younger clients to help them express feelings they cannot easily put into words. These simple, activity-based techniques can make emotional material easier to talk about and work through online as well as in person.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Marilyn will discuss goals and preferences and help decide which approach feels best. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.

Session formats were not specified in the original biography, so please confirm the current options before booking. In general, online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also be useful when quieter surroundings or less time away from work are important, but confirm exact session arrangements before you book.