- Client-Centred Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused work
- Existential perspective
About Marlene
Marlene Leach is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has 14 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions, low self-esteem, depression and anger. Marlene also supports those coping with OCD-related concerns and workplace or family dynamics that feel overwhelming.
She approaches sessions from a client-centred stance, which means the person in front of her leads the focus. Marlene listens for what matters most and uses that as the basis for each conversation. She also integrates emotionally-focused ways of working to address attachment and relationship patterns that cause distress.
Marlene describes people as the experts in their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. In practical terms that means talking through current problems, noticing repeated patterns, and trying different responses in session. She keeps language plain and aims for clear, manageable steps rather than long theoretical explanations.
Over her career she has supported people with a broad range of concerns including grief, parenting stresses, career transitions, ageing issues, chronic illness and addiction-related difficulties. She pays attention to how past experiences shape present reactions and helps people practice new ways of relating to themselves and others.
Marlene offers sessions in English, Italian and Maltese and accepts international clients. To start, the site asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the booking flow.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following what the person brings to each session. Online work uses that same simple structure - the client leads the topics and the counsellor reflects and clarifies to help sense what matters most. Emotionally-Focused Therapy notices patterns in relationships and feelings, and online sessions can be used to name those patterns and practise different responses in conversation. Existential Therapy looks at life meaning, choices and responsibility, and can help when someone faces big changes or questions about direction.Finding the right way of working is treated as a shared task. Marlene will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels useful, and then shape the approach together. If an emotional pattern or a practical problem becomes clear, she will suggest trying different ways of working and check in about how those methods feel for the client.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, family or medical commitments. They can also allow shorter check-ins, regular weekly meetings, or conversations without the need to travel, which many people find helps keep progress steady while handling day to day demands.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Italian, Maltese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictions and related concerns such as OCD and anger.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centred and practical, with emotionally-focused elements to address relationship and attachment patterns.
How long has she been practising?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English, Italian and Maltese.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
What does it cost and how do subscriptions work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.