Marilyn Johnson

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Play therapy experience
• BACP registered

About Marilyn

Marilyn Johnson helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem, parenting concerns and other life changes using a client-centred approach. She is registered with the BACP, and has seven years' experience as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.

Marilyn listens without judgement and encourages clients to speak about what matters to them. She focuses on what a person is feeling now and the obstacles that stop them moving forward. Sessions aim to give space to talk and to make sense of difficult emotions and recurring thoughts.

Her background includes work with children, teenagers and adults. That experience covers depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, family problems, financial worries, bereavement, ADHD and autism. She has also supported people coping with trauma, abuse, attachment concerns and issues such as infidelity, jealousy and money-related stress.

Marilyn uses person-centred methods and has used play therapy with some clients. Person-centred therapy concentrates on the client's own perspective and resources, helping them to find their own solutions over time.

Sessions are practical and straightforward. Marilyn encourages honest conversation about feelings that have been avoided or suppressed. People are helped to recognise patterns, try new ways of responding and build clearer self-understanding.

How Marilyn uses client-centred work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client's own experience and choices. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and supports the person to find their own way forward; this approach is often used for anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns and grief.

Play therapy is another method she has used with some clients, which uses age-appropriate activities to help younger people express feelings they cannot yet put into words. It can help with family issues, attachment concerns and behaviour that is hard to talk about directly.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and the nature of the problem and together agree which methods to try. That collaborative decision can be reviewed as sessions progress.

The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around everyday life, shortening travel time and making it easier to maintain regular appointments. If you need details about which session formats she offers, please confirm the available options before booking.

Topics Marilyn lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Parenting issues
• Depression
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Hoarding
• Infidelity
• Jealousy
• Money and financial issues
• Narcissism
• Self-love
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy

Questions about Marilyn

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety is listed among the concerns she supports, alongside stress and depression.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises Client-Centred Therapy, sometimes called person-centred counselling, which focuses on the client’s perspective and choices.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years' experience as a qualified counsellor.

Where is she based?

She works in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP as supplied.

Can I have sessions in English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the 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 start sessions?

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