Marianne BlackmoreBACP

Marianne Blackmore is a counsellor based in Kentucky who aims to help people facing stress around pregnancy, childbirth and parenting. She speaks English and uses British Sign Language at a level she describes as proficient, so hearing-impaired clients can discuss access when arranging sessions. Marianne emphasises a warm, empathic connection as the starting point for any therapeutic work.

She uses a straightforward, person-focused way of working. Sessions begin with listening to what matters most and then looking for small, practical steps forward. Marianne believes creativity can be useful in therapy and sometimes brings simple creative tasks into conversations to help people reflect and make change.

Her background includes work in education, care settings and creative industries, where she supported carers and people in high-pressure roles. Marianne has five years of professional experience and holds BACP registration, which is stated as her professional credential. She draws on what she has learned in these roles when helping people manage burnout, anxiety and depression.

Typical topics she helps with include stress, compassion fatigue, coping with life changes, relationship and communication difficulties, self-esteem, motivation, anger, sleeping problems and addictions. She also lists attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, trauma and abuse, and a range of family and caregiving concerns among her focus areas.

Marianne invites people to start where they feel comfortable and to shape therapy around their goals. She values steady progress over quick fixes and works with each person to find realistic ways to manage pressures and build on strengths.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own experience and priorities. The counsellor listens deeply, reflects back what is said and helps people clarify their goals and values; it can be useful for parenting stress, low self-esteem and decisions around childbirth.

Motivational Interviewing is a practical, conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change. It works well for issues like addictions, low motivation and making step-by-step life adjustments after birth or during a transition.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that come from earlier life experiences and how they affect current behaviour. Talking through these patterns can help with relationship difficulties, feelings of abandonment, shame and recurring problems that affect parenting and attachment.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Marianne will listen to what you need, discuss which methods might help, and adapt the work to your goals and preferences. She aims to involve you in decisions about pace and focus so therapy feels relevant and practical.

If you are considering online therapy, please confirm available session formats before booking as current options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also gives flexibility for people juggling appointments around childcare, work or recovery tasks.