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Colette Marino, BACP

Colette Marino is a counsellor with 18 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Colette

Colette Marino is a counsellor with 18 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges. Colette approaches each person as the expert in their own life and looks for strengths to build on.

She offers calm, practical support for people who feel overwhelmed or stuck. In sessions she listens closely, helps organise thoughts, and suggests small steps to try between meetings.

Background and approach

The aim is to reduce immediate distress and build clearer ways of handling problems over time. Colette draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. She tailors conversations to what a person needs in the moment and focuses on realistic goals.

Pace and direction are decided together so people feel involved in their care. Her style is straightforward and respectful. People can expect a steady presence, clear explanations, and encouragement to use their own resources.

Colette sees taking the first step as an act of courage and treats that decision seriously. Colette works in English and accepts international clients. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, often abbreviated as BACP.

To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used so sessions can start when a person is ready.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	397872	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Colette lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues

Practical approaches for online trauma and stress support

Colette uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on managing distress and building coping skills. One approach she often applies teaches people how to manage anxious thoughts and physical tension by breaking problems into smaller steps and practising new responses. This helps when worry or stress makes daily tasks feel overwhelming.

Another approach focuses on processing responses to trauma and abuse in a paced way. This involves gradual conversations about difficult memories, building safety and stabilising skills first, and then working towards reduced reactivity and more control over triggers. It is suitable for people who need steady, predictable progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Colette will discuss options and help choose what fits a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She frames therapy as a collaboration where pace and focus are agreed together rather than imposed.

Online formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video works well for face-to-face conversation, phone is useful when bandwidth is limited, live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins or those who prefer typing. These options offer flexibility for people juggling work, family, or travel.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Colette help with?

She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is calm and practical, with an emphasis on listening, organising thoughts, and agreeing small steps to try between sessions.

How long has she been practising?

She has 18 years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.

What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is payment handled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to start therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.