Marian Hanson

• Relationship problems
• Grief and loss
• Self esteem

About Marian

Marian Hanson helps people work through relationship problems, grief, anxiety and changes in life using a person-centred approach. She uses talking therapy to explore self-esteem, intimacy-related concerns, career pressure and stress. Marian is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 16 years of experience.

Marian focuses on practical conversation in the room. She treats clients as experts in their own lives and works with their strengths to find clearer ways forward. Sessions look at patterns in relationships, communication difficulties and issues such as adoption and blended family challenges.

She draws on attachment-based ideas to understand how past relationships affect present ones. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to help spot unhelpful thinking and try different coping steps. Marian also uses client-centred methods that keep the person’s priorities at the centre of the work.

Marian has experience addressing topics including parenting strain, domestic violence impacts, infidelity and commitment concerns. She also supports people facing multicultural issues, prejudice and seasonal affective disorder. Her approach is practical and conversational, aimed at improving day-to-day coping and decision-making.

Sessions involve setting clear aims and reviewing progress together. People can expect straightforward feedback and collaborative planning rather than jargon.

How Marian uses therapy approaches online

Marian uses attachment-based ideas to explore how early relationship patterns shape current feelings and interactions. This work helps when relationship trust, intimacy or communication keep recurring as problems.

She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviours that maintain low mood or anxiety and introduces small experiments to change them. Client-centred work keeps the focus on the person’s priorities, ensuring sessions follow what matters most to the client rather than a set agenda.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marian will discuss goals and preferences with each client and choose methods together. This collaborative decision helps match techniques to issues such as grief, career stress, parenting strain or cultural concerns.

Confirm the available session formats before booking as formats were not specified in her biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and travel commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use remote sessions to reach people who live far apart or who need a flexible timetable.

Topics Marian lists

• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Stress and 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

Ways of working

• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Existential Therapy
• Gottman Method
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Marian

Does she help with anxiety and stress?

Yes. She works with stress and anxiety using practical talking techniques and coping strategies.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses attachment-based, client-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches, plus elements of existential and Gottman work.

How much experience does she have?

She has 16 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns.

Is she accredited and where does she practise?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Do sessions take place in English or other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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