Marie Milnes, BACP

Marie Milnes is a counsellor and psychotherapist who uses a person-centred approach to help people face difficult times. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - and brings 12 years of experience in the UK. Her manner is calm and non-judgemental, and she focuses on helping people find their own direction at their own pace.

Marie has supported people through stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief. She also assists with relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strains, addiction concerns, sleep and eating problems, and work or career pressures. Her experience includes working with people managing bipolar and depression, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Her practice emphasises listening and understanding. Sessions aim to create space to talk through emotions, recognise patterns, and try new ways of responding. The person-centred approach means the client’s priorities guide the work rather than a set formula.

Marie has worked with a wide range of presenting issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, body image concerns, and communication problems. She draws on her years of practice to adapt to each person’s needs and preferences.

People can expect straightforward, practical conversations rather than complex jargon. The focus is on what feels useful in day-to-day life: coping strategies, clearer thinking, and small changes that add up to better emotional balance.

Person-centred care delivered online

Person-centred therapy focuses on the relationship between counsellor and client. The counsellor offers warm, non-judgemental listening and reflects what the client brings. This approach helps with issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain and grief by encouraging the person to find their own solutions.

In practice the therapist will follow the client’s lead and prioritise their goals. Together they will decide which ways of working suit the client best. This collaborative process can help tailor sessions to deal with stress, trauma, parenting strains or mood difficulties in a way that feels manageable.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls work well when visual connection helps the conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when a shorter check-in is needed or bandwidth is limited. Text-based messaging and live chat suit people who prefer to write, want shorter check-ins, or need more flexibility around timing.

Using these formats makes therapy easier to fit around work, family and travel. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt the pace and style so people get the support that matches their life and needs.