Mareike Coakley, BACP
Mareike Coakley offers support for people facing depression, grief, low self-esteem and major life changes.
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self Esteem
- +3 more
About Mareike
Mareike Coakley offers support for people facing depression, grief, low self-esteem and major life changes. She presents a calm, steady presence and focuses on helping clients make sense of painful feelings. Mareike works in a way that centres the therapeutic relationship and welcomes all parts of a person into the conversation.
She uses an integrative approach that draws on person-centred ideas, transactional analysis and cognitive behavioural techniques. That means sessions often begin with listening closely to what matters most to the client.
Background and approach
Together they notice patterns, try small adjustments, and test practical ways to ease distress. Mareike has three years of clinical experience and a background in education. She has supported children, young people and adults in earlier roles and brings that practical experience into her counselling work.
Her BACP membership is noted as a professional affiliation. Typical concerns Mareike addresses include parenting stress, feelings of emptiness, isolation, family of origin issues and the emotional impact of chronic illness. She also helps people process divorce, abandonment, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.
Sessions are offered to people in the United Kingdom and are conducted in English. Mareike aims for a collaborative pace, pairing gentle questioning with practical steps so clients can try new ways of coping between sessions.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 411838 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Mareike works with
Everything Mareike lists, in their own terms.
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
Transactional analysis looks at how we relate to others and ourselves. It examines repeating roles and communication styles so people can recognise unhelpful patterns and try different responses. This can aid those navigating relationship ruptures, parenting strain and family problems.
Cognitive behavioural techniques are brief, practical tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioural changes. These strategies often suit people wanting concrete steps to reduce low mood and improve coping day to day.
Choosing the right mix is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with each client, consider goals and preferences, and adapt methods as the work unfolds. Clients and the therapist review progress together and adjust the plan when needed.
Online sessions offer real flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions need less bandwidth, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and text messaging can work for ongoing, brief support. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and travel, while keeping continuity when life is busy.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Mareike help with?
She supports people dealing with depression, grief, parenting strain, self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as isolation, guilt and family problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and calm, focusing on a trusting relationship, listening closely, and combining person-centred conversation with practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has three years of clinical experience and a background in education, having supported children, young people and adults in previous roles.
What are her professional credentials and where is she based?
She is a BACP member and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in therapy sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people located in the United Kingdom only.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and needs.
How do fees and getting started work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to availability.
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