Marian Hanson, BACP
Marian Hanson is a counsellor with 16 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety and depression.
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy Issues
- +10 more
About Marian
Marian Hanson is a counsellor with 16 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety and depression. She works in a warm, respectful way and encourages clients to use their own strengths. Marian believes taking the first step takes courage and she aims to make that step feel manageable.
Her background includes long-term work with people facing career difficulties and low self-esteem. She also has experience with grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and the strain that comes from parenting and family problems.
Background and approach
Marian listens for the patterns that keep causing pain and helps people notice small, practical changes they can try. Marian draws on approaches rooted in how people connect to one another. She uses attachment-based ideas to understand relationship patterns and the Gottman Method to help with communication and trust.
She also uses elements of cognitive behavioural therapy to tackle unhelpful thinking that feeds anxiety or depression. Sessions are client-centred in tone, so conversations follow what matters most to the person in front of her. Marian works collaboratively to set realistic goals and to build skills that fit everyday life.
Her style is straightforward and compassionate, with an emphasis on clear steps between sessions. People who come for help with grief, career change or family difficulties often find the mix of practical tools and reflective work useful. Marian offers support that aims to be both realistic and hopeful as people work towards better day-to-day coping.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 52809 | April 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 Marian works with
Everything Marian lists, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
Approaches Marian lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marian will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods to use. This is a collaborative process that can change as therapy progresses to match what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging, which offer flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging support shorter, more frequent interactions and can help maintain momentum between longer sessions.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Marian help with?
She helps people with depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, grief and relationship or intimacy-related problems, plus issues around parenting, career and compassion fatigue.
What is Marian's therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred and collaborative, combining attachment-based ideas, the Gottman Method and cognitive behavioural techniques to address thoughts, feelings and relationship patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Marian has 16 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and relationship challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Marian offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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