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Marilyn Hawkes, BACP

BACP-registered therapist for anxiety and relationships
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship support
  • Addictions assistance

About Marilyn Hawkes

Marilyn Hawkes is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience working with adults facing a range of emotional and relational difficulties. She supports people managing stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, navigating relationship challenges, and addressing eating concerns, as well as depression, grief, parenting issues, and family dynamics. Marilyn also works with clients on attachment issues, body image, communication problems, control and isolation, and life transitions such as divorce and separation.

Holding BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - Marilyn combines respected professional standards with a warm, nonjudgmental approach. She creates an open space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly, and where clients are invited to name their goals and take steps toward change. Marilyn views seeking help as an act of courage and partnership, and she aims to support and empower each person she works with through practical strategies and compassionate listening.

Her practice draws on evidence-informed methods including Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, tailoring interventions to the individual needs and preferences of each client. Marilyn welcomes new clients who are ready to begin a process of greater understanding, coping, and wellbeing.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesEating disordersDepression

Also Specializes In

Family conflictsGriefParenting issues

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Marilyn Hawkes have?

Marilyn Hawkes has 3 years of professional experience.

Is Marilyn Hawkes a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP accreditation. BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Marilyn Hawkes provide therapy?

Marilyn provides therapy in English.

Where is Marilyn Hawkes located?

Marilyn is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Marilyn Hawkes as my therapist?

You can work with Marilyn through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Marilyn Hawkes work with international clients?

No. Marilyn Hawkes does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Marilyn Hawkes cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Marilyn uses approaches that focus on understanding relationships, personal experience, and thought patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationships influence emotional needs and coping - it is useful for attachment issues, relationship patterns, and feelings of isolation. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own experience and priorities, offering empathy and nonjudgmental listening to help clients find their own solutions and build self-trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses how thoughts, feelings, and behaviours interact, providing practical tools to manage anxiety, low mood, panic, and unhelpful habits.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Marilyn collaborates with each client to identify what feels most relevant and effective for their goals, adjusting methods as progress unfolds and preferences become clearer.

Online therapy with Marilyn is offered by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy around daily life. These formats make regular support more accessible for those balancing work, family, or mobility needs, and allow continuity of care when in-person options are limited. Registered professionals like Marilyn aim to offer clear, consistent therapeutic contact that can be effective across these different online modes.

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