Mareike Coakley, BACP

Mareike Coakley is an integrative therapist based in the United Kingdom who adapts her work to suit each person she meets. She blends person-centred therapy, Transactional Analysis and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to suit individual needs, believing that healing often begins with the relationship formed in the room. She welcomes all parts of a person - including feelings of anger, shame or emptiness - and creates a calm, reflective space to explore what feels difficult right now.

With a background in education and experience supporting children, young people and adults, she is committed to helping people reconnect with a truer sense of self. People come to her for many concerns, including grief, identity questions, relationship ruptures, anxiety, low self-esteem, feeling suicidal, navigating a new diagnosis, and coping with life changes. When the source of distress is hard to name, she works collaboratively to make sense of patterns and reactions.

She is a Registered Member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and follows its Ethical Framework. Mareike is also registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office and takes protecting your data seriously. To learn more or to make contact, visitors can follow the details on her website.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Mareike commonly draws on person-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy. Person-centred therapy focuses on creating a warm, accepting atmosphere where a person’s own insights and strengths can emerge - it is helpful for building self-esteem, exploring identity and processing grief. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies to manage anxiety, low mood and unhelpful patterns.

She also uses elements of Transactional Analysis to explore relationship patterns and how early life experiences influence present interactions. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Mareike works collaboratively with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals and preferences rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy lives or for those who prefer remote support. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions, maintain continuity through life changes, and access regular support from a registered professional without travel.