Marilyn Johnson, BACP

Marilyn Johnson is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who brings seven years of professional experience to her practice. She works from a person-centred foundation, offering a warm, non-judgemental presence that helps people explore difficult thoughts and emotions and begin to find a clearer sense of themselves.

She recognises how daunting it can be to talk about what is happening inside - the rumination, the numbness, or the sense of being stuck - and she aims to create an atmosphere where those feelings can be expressed and examined without pressure. Building trust and a strong therapeutic relationship is central to her work, as this allows clients the freedom to talk about what matters most to them.

Marilyn has worked with children, teenagers and adults, supporting people with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, family difficulties, financial worries, bereavement, ADHD and autism. She has also used play therapy with some clients to suit the needs of younger people. She holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and uses her training to help clients navigate life changes, relationship challenges and emotional recovery in a collaborative and respectful way.

Person-centred approaches and online support

Marilyn works primarily from a client-centred perspective, which focuses on offering empathy, unconditional positive regard and genuine listening so clients can explore their own thoughts and feelings at their own pace. This approach is useful for people facing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties or challenges with self-esteem because it supports self-discovery and personal growth.

She also uses play therapy with younger clients when appropriate, using age-appropriate activities and expressions to help children and adolescents process emotions and make sense of difficult experiences in a way that feels natural to them.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Marilyn collaborates with each person to identify what fits their needs, goals and preferences. Together they consider which methods and pacing will best support the client’s aims.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules or those living at a distance. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access registered professionals and therapists from wherever is most convenient for the client.