Mareike Coakley , BACP

Mareike Coakley is a UK-based integrative counsellor who works with people navigating grief, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She blends person-centred principles with Transactional Analysis and cognitive behavioural techniques to create a tailored, relational approach that meets each person where they are. Her practice centres on building a trusting therapeutic relationship in which all parts of an individual - including anger, shame, or a sense of being lost - are welcomed and explored.

With a background in education and experience supporting children, young people, and adults, Mareike brings practical insight and a compassionate presence to sessions. She supports clients through a wide range of presentations, such as bereavement, identity questions, relationship ruptures, anxiety, suicidal feelings, and processing a new diagnosis, and she helps people who may not yet be able to name what feels wrong to make sense of their experience.

Mareike is a Registered Member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), which is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK, and she operates in line with its Ethical Framework. She is also registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office. More information is available on her website: www.mareikecoakleycounselling.com.

Integrative approaches for effective online support

Mareike uses a combination of person-centred therapy, Transactional Analysis, and cognitive behavioural techniques to guide online work. Person-centred therapy focuses on empathetic listening and acceptance, helping people explore identity, grief, and self-worth in a supportive space. Transactional Analysis examines patterns of interaction and communication to identify how past relationships influence present difficulties and to improve relational choices. Cognitive behavioural techniques help people recognise and adapt unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, providing practical strategies for managing anxiety, low mood, and everyday stressors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mareike collaborates with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they decide which methods to prioritise and how to adapt them for remote sessions. This collaborative planning allows therapy to be responsive and personalised.

Online therapy with Mareike is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and accessible for people with busy lives, mobility limits, or caring responsibilities. These options allow continuity of care and the opportunity to work with a licensed professional from wherever a client feels most comfortable.