Marjorie Coke, BACP

Marjorie Coke has practised as a counsellor in the United Kingdom for 19 years and holds BACP registration. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. She supports those who have experienced trauma, abuse and intimate partner violence, and helps people cope with grief and bereavement. She approaches each person as the expert in their own life and encourages small, manageable steps towards change. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the client now, and building on the strengths they already have. Marjorie aims to offer support without judgement and to empower clients to make choices that feel right for them. Her work draws on client-centred ideas that prioritise the person’s perspective. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. Mindfulness practices are included to help with grounding and managing difficult feelings in the moment. When trauma is part of the story, she uses trauma-focused methods alongside psychodynamic thinking to make sense of how past pain affects present life. This combination can help people who have lived with long-term effects of abuse, loss, or identity disruption to find clearer ways forward. Marjorie supports practical concerns too, such as sleeping problems, parenting stress, relationship difficulties, addictions, and managing life changes like illness or caregiving. Sessions are offered in English and are available to international clients by online formats that suit their needs.

Approaches and how online therapy can help

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own perspective and values. The counsellor listens carefully and helps the client steer discussions toward what matters most, which suits people wanting a collaborative, respectful way of working.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour, and can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and anger.

Trauma-Focused Therapy pays attention to the effects of past harm on current life. It helps people process traumatic memories and reduce their impact on daily functioning. This approach is often used alongside reflective work to understand recurring patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy itself. The counsellor will work together with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process means treatment can be adjusted as needs change.

Online sessions offer flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face contact when meeting in person is difficult. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing to speaking or need brief check-ins between sessions. Registered and accredited professionals use these formats to make therapy more accessible and easier to fit into everyday life.