Marian Hanson, BACP
16 years in practice
Marian Hanson is a counsellor who works from an existential perspective.
License and registration
- BACP
- 52809 · expires April 2026
- Years in practice
- 16
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About Marian
Marian Hanson is a counsellor who works from an existential perspective. She uses this approach to help people make sense of difficult life moments and to look clearly at values and choices. Marian speaks plainly and focuses on what matters to each person in the room.
Marian draws on 16 years of professional experience and holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She helps people who are coping with anxiety, stress, depression and low self-esteem.
Background and approach
Practical concerns such as career stress, parenting pressures and compassion fatigue are also within her remit. Her work often addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues. She supports people dealing with grief, communication problems, commitment doubts and infidelity.
Marian also pays attention to family dynamics including blended family issues and matters connected to adoption and foster care. In sessions she uses a mix of approaches, including attachment-focused ideas and client-centred listening alongside cognitive tools. This lets her combine reflective conversation with practical steps for immediate challenges.
She aims for a straightforward, respectful tone and clear, manageable goals. People can expect help with making decisions, improving self-love, and coping with life changes. Marian also brings awareness of multicultural concerns, prejudice and discrimination into her work.
She encourages small, steady steps that fit each person's life and priorities.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Marian lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
Approaches Marian names
- Existential Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches for online support
Marian often draws on Existential Therapy to help people explore meaning, values and life choices. This approach helps when someone feels stuck, unsure of direction, or challenged by transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at how early relationships shape current trust and closeness. It is useful for people struggling with connection, communication or intimacy-related concerns.She also uses Client-Centred Therapy, which means listening closely and following your lead in sessions. That approach helps people feel heard and find their own answers. Deciding which mix of approaches to use is a collaborative process - the client and therapist work together to match methods to needs and practical goals.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can provide a quicker check-in and messaging supports ongoing, shorter exchanges. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping the focus on progress and consistency.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Marian commonly address?
She works with relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, self-esteem, depression, anxiety and stress. Additional focuses include parenting strain, career difficulties and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines existential reflection with client-centred listening and practical cognitive tools. Sessions mix open conversation with steps you can try between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
Marian has 16 years of professional experience supporting people through life changes and emotional pain. She draws on that experience to offer steady, practical support.
Where is Marian based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP membership as listed in her profile.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Different formats suit different needs such as shorter check-ins or more flexible timing.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Marian?
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