Marco Schilling

• Anxiety and depression
• Bereavement and loss
• Relationship issues

About Marco

Marco Schilling works on current life problems and longer-term emotional issues using person-centred and psychodynamic approaches. He responds to concerns such as anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship difficulties and stress, and offers sessions in English and German. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years' experience.

Marco focuses on helping people make sense of how they feel by looking at present problems and connections with past relationships. He explains patterns of behaviour and how they may be linked to earlier experiences. Sessions are described as collaborative and paced to the client's needs.

He has worked in the NHS and as a bereavement counsellor, and has supported people with chronic mental health conditions, autism and learning difficulties while working as a support worker. This background informs his work with grief, self-harm, work-related stress and longer-standing emotional difficulties.

Originally from Switzerland, Marco has lived and studied in several countries and brings experience of multicultural life to his practice. He also has a background in music and television production and draws on interests in personal growth and self-expression when relevant to the work.

Marco trained as a psychotherapeutic counsellor and holds a CPCAB Diploma. He offers an introductory phone call to answer questions and discuss how to begin. Sessions are available in person, by video and by telephone; confirm current session options before booking.

How Marco uses client-centred and psychodynamic work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening carefully, reflecting what the client says and supporting self-directed change. It can help when someone wants to understand current feelings, build self-esteem or cope with stress. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past relationships and experiences influence present patterns. It can be useful for recurring relationship problems, attachment issues and for understanding long-standing emotional reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marco will discuss goals and preferences with each person and decide together which elements to use. That collaborative process helps shape the focus and pace of sessions rather than assuming one method fits everyone.

The biography lists in-person, video and telephone sessions, but you should confirm the exact options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Telephone sessions can be a straightforward option when video is not possible, and video can help keep visual contact when that matters for the therapeutic work.

Topics Marco lists

• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Co-morbidity
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dissociation
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Immigration issues
• Intellectual disability
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-love
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy

Questions about Marco

Does he work with anxiety and depression?

Yes. He lists anxiety and depression among common concerns he works with.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses Client-Centred Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy to address present problems and explore past relationships.

How much experience does he have?

He has four years' experience, including work in the NHS and bereavement services.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Does he offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English and German.

Can I have video or phone sessions with him?

His biography states he provides therapy in person, by video and by telephone; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.