Marie Milnes, BACP

Marie Milnes is a UK-based counsellor and psychotherapist with 12 years of clinical experience supporting adults, couples, young people and children. She is a registered member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates professional membership in the UK. Over more than a decade of practice, Marie has worked with a wide range of presenting issues, building particular experience in areas such as domestic and sexual abuse, physical and emotional abuse, anger, anxiety, bereavement, bullying, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, stress, trauma and PTSD, relationship difficulties, and low self-esteem and confidence.

Working in a person-centred way, Marie offers a non-judgmental and empathetic therapeutic relationship that invites exploration at each client’s own pace. Her approach emphasises understanding and sensitivity, creating space for clients to reflect on their feelings and experiences. Through this collaborative process, clients can develop new awareness of patterns of thought and behaviour, and discover possibilities for greater emotional resilience, personal empowerment and a renewed sense of well-being.

Marie’s background includes counselling and psychotherapy across age groups and life stages, and she tailors her support to the needs of the individual, helping people navigate change, rebuild relationships, and cope with the effects of trauma and loss.

Person-Centred Approaches and Online Support

Marie works primarily with client-centred, also known as person-centred, therapy. This approach focuses on offering empathetic, non-judgmental listening that helps people explore their feelings, clarify their own goals, and build self-understanding. It is often well suited to issues such as anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma recovery and questions of self-esteem because it prioritises the client’s perspective and pace.

In practice, Marie adapts the person-centred stance to the needs of adults, couples, young people and children, creating a supportive space where new patterns of thought and behaviour can emerge. Finding the right therapeutic method is part of the work together - the therapist and client collaborate to identify what fits best based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences.

Online therapy with Marie is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexible options to suit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from home or while travelling, support continuity during life transitions, and expand access for international clients, all while allowing registered professionals to tailor the pace and focus of therapy to each individual.