Marion Fensome, BACP

Marion Fensome is a United Kingdom credentialed therapeutic counsellor, hypnotherapist and stress management consultant with 14 years of professional experience. She offers a compassionate, non-judgemental space where people can explore their thoughts and feelings and work toward practical change. Marion specialises in anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and LGBT issues, supporting clients as they explore identity, relationships and wider mental health concerns. She also has experience working with trauma and abuse and addresses related challenges such as caregiver stress, chronic illness and feelings of isolation.

Her practice blends talk-based counselling with hypnotherapy and mindfulness methods, matched to each person’s needs and goals. Marion’s formal training includes a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, diplomas in Hypnotherapy and Stress Management, bereavement certificates including bereavement by suicide, trauma awareness training, and additional qualifications in CBT journaling, anxiety disorders, telephone support and working with suicidal clients remotely. She is a certified meditation and mindfulness teacher and holds registration with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Marion works collaboratively with clients to create practical plans that suit individual circumstances, helping people move toward greater calm, clarity and purpose. She welcomes those who are struggling and supports them in taking steady steps forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Marion integrates client-centered counselling, hypnotherapy and mindfulness-based work into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and offers empathic, non-directive support so individuals can explore feelings, clarify values and make decisions that suit them; it is often used for anxiety, self-esteem and life transitions. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to support changes in behaviour, address stress responses and manage symptoms related to trauma or chronic pain. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and practical attention skills to reduce rumination and support emotional regulation, which can help with anxiety, depression and ongoing stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Marion works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts methods over time, inviting feedback and adjusting direction so the work remains helpful and relevant.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexible options to suit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to access support from registered professionals and therapists without travel, allowing continuity of care across busy lives.