Marian Hanson, BACP

Marian Hanson is a UK-licensed therapist with 14 years of professional experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety, low motivation, low self-esteem and confidence, career difficulties, and depression. She draws on a practical, strengths-based approach that recognizes the resources clients already carry and helps them apply those strengths to overcome current challenges.

Marian approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert of their own story, and she frames change as a collaborative process in which small shifts can build a more fulfilling and happier life. Taking the first step toward change is often the hardest part, and Marian offers steady, nonjudgmental support to help clients move forward at a pace that feels right for them.

She holds BACP credentials - membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - reflecting her commitment to professional standards and ongoing development. Marian aims to create a respectful therapeutic space where practical strategies and personal insight come together to help clients address the issues that brought them to therapy.

Evidence-informed approaches and online therapy options

Marian Hanson uses several well-established approaches to help clients understand patterns and make practical changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current emotional needs and connection - it can help with intimacy-related issues, relationship patterns, and building secure bonds. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and the client’s own goals - the therapist provides understanding and reflection to support self-discovery and increased confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical techniques to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and address depressive patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Marian works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration means approaches can be blended or adapted over time so therapy stays relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Marian can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or while travelling, and they allow therapy to continue even when in-person meetings are not possible. Registered professionals like Marian aim to make the therapeutic process accessible and responsive to each client’s circumstances.