- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
About Marlene
Marlene Leach is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 14 years of professional experience. She works with people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She also helps those dealing with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, addiction and issues with self-esteem.
Her approach begins by listening to each person's story and recognising their existing strengths. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that cause pain and on finding ways to respond differently. Marlene uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at emotions and attachment, alongside client-centred and existential methods to keep work practical and grounded.
She often helps people who are struggling with communication problems, commitment worries or feelings of emptiness. She also supports those coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, cancer, aging concerns and bereavement. Marlene includes attention to anger, OCD-related worries, and substance misuse when these are part of the picture.
Marlene offers work in English, Italian and Maltese, and accepts international clients. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Prospective clients start by using the See online therapy options button and completing a short matching questionnaire.
People meet a counsellor who aims to be straightforward and practical. Early sessions typically focus on what feels most urgent, then move to exploring emotions and relationship patterns. The goal is clearer thinking about next steps and ways to manage difficult feelings.
How her approaches guide online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and working with strong emotions and attachment patterns. It is often used where relationship dynamics and feelings are hard to name, helping people notice how emotions shape their responses.Client-Centred Therapy concentrates on listening and supporting a person to find their own solutions. It helps when someone wants a steady, respectful space to talk things through and build on their strengths.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Marlene will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative choice made over the first few sessions rather than a fixed plan from the start.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, for example by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day, or helping when bandwidth is limited and video is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use online sessions to maintain continuity of care and to work with people across distances.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Italian, Maltese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, addictions and self-esteem issues, among other concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She listens for patterns in emotions and relationships and uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centred and existential approaches to guide sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Marlene has 14 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relational issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Italian and Maltese.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.