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Marlene Jenas

Marlene Jenas

BACP United Kingdom

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A listening-led counsellor who helps you find clarity

  • Client-centred approach
  • 45 minute sessions
  • Empathic listening

About Marlene

Marlene Jenas is a counsellor with eleven years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She introduces herself simply and plainly, and she focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed or who struggle to name what they are feeling. Marlene aims to help clients reconnect with themselves and find clarity through steady, listening-led sessions.

Her approach is rooted in Client-Centred Therapy, which means she follows each person’s pace and priorities rather than imposing a set agenda. Sessions last 45 minutes and centre on giving space to the client’s thoughts and emotions, with an emphasis on empathy rather than instruction.

Marlene hears many people who are dealing with grief, loss, or the emotional effects of life changes. She also supports people facing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties and issues around self-esteem and intimacy. Practical life problems such as career strain, parenting pressures, addiction concerns, and eating-related issues are also within her remit.

She describes the counselling room as a place to talk without judgement or unsolicited advice. If you are unsure what to say at first, Marlene will guide the conversation gently so it feels more natural. Her manner aims to help clients feel at ease and understood.

Taking the first step can feel daunting, and she frames that step as an act of self-care. If someone is ready to start, Marlene offers ongoing support and companionship through the process of change and healing.

How Client-Centred Work Fits with Online Counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a listening space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist reflects what they hear. This approach helps people who are sorting through grief, anxiety, relationship concerns or changes in life by prioritising the client’s pace and perspective rather than offering fixed advice.

In practice, that means the counsellor pays attention to feelings, mirrors what is said, and checks in about what matters most to the client. This style can make it easier to express difficult emotions and to build trust at a steady pace, whether the work starts in person or remotely.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences, and together they decide how best to work. If adjustments are needed along the way, they will be discussed and agreed between the client and therapist.

The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can be helpful because it often fits around daily life and can remove travel time. It can also make shorter check-ins easier to arrange and allow people to meet a counsellor without changing their routine. Registered or accredited professionals can guide choices about format and frequency to suit each person’s situation.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

Marlene supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. She also works with grief, trauma, addiction issues and self-esteem difficulties.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her work is person-centred, which means she follows the client’s pace and focuses on listening rather than directing. Sessions are shaped around what the person brings to the room.

What background and experience does she have?

She has eleven years of experience providing counselling in the United Kingdom. That time includes supporting people through bereavement, life transitions and emotional distress.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is registered with the BACP, which is listed as her credential. She practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats can I expect?

The original biography does not specify session formats beyond the session length, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

To start, use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

Marlene Jenas

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