Counsellor profile
Marlene Jenas, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- 45 minute sessions
- BACP member
About Marlene
Counsellor Marlene Jenas is a BACP member with 11 years' experience. She works in the United Kingdom and helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns alongside a wide range of emotional difficulties.
Marlene uses a client-centred approach. Sessions focus on what the person brings rather than on imposed tests or homework. Conversations are paced to suit the individual and aims are set together where useful.
She offers 45-minute sessions that let people speak without interruption. Much of her work addresses grief, bereavement and life changes, but she also supports people dealing with addiction, eating issues, bipolar and depression. Communication problems, attachment and issues linked to adoption or fatherhood are included in her practice.
Marlene also helps with career stress, anger, feelings of emptiness, and questions around intimacy and infidelity. Parenting and family-of-origin problems are among the topics she covers. She describes coaching-style conversations as part of some work when clients want practical next steps.
Her way of working is straightforward and person-focused. The person sets the pace and topics. Marlene aims to listen and reflect back what she hears so people can find clarity and make choices for themselves.
How Marlene uses client-centred work online
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the centre. The counsellor listens without directing the conversation and reflects back what is said. This approach can help with anxiety, grief, relationship concerns and decisions about life changes.Finding the right way of working is part of the work itself. Marlene will discuss what feels helpful and adapt her approach with the client. The decision about goals and pace is made together rather than imposed by the counsellor.
Practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Some people prefer not to be on camera for every session, or need shorter check-ins that suit a lunch break. The biography lists 45-minute sessions, but it is sensible to confirm the exact online or in-person formats offered before booking so arrangements match individual needs.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety and relationship concerns plus a wide range of issues such as grief, addiction, eating difficulties, bipolar and depression.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Marlene uses a client-centred approach that focuses on listening and reflecting. Sessions are guided by what the client brings rather than by set tasks.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years' experience working in counselling and related support roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I see her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography states 45-minute sessions. Please confirm current session formats and any remote options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with Marlene?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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