Marilyn Allen

Dr Marilyn Allen is an integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor dedicated to helping clients achieve clarity and balance in their mental and emotional lives through individually tailored treatment plans. She expertly supports individuals navigating anxiety, childhood and past trauma, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and complex relationship issues including trust and family dynamics. Utilising modalities such as Transactional Analysis, Person-Centred, Gestalt, and trauma-informed therapies, Marilyn skillfully adapts her approach to meet diverse needs. She welcomes a broad spectrum of clients, including students, young adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, and professionals in demanding roles. In sessions, Marilyn balances deep emotional exploration with practical strategies, encouraging creative methods, exploring past experiences, and bringing awareness to non-verbal cues. Known for being robust, empathic, and solution-focused, she adeptly guides conversations while allowing clients to lead, using challenging questions and appropriate humour to help them reframe problems. Marilyn is committed to tracking progress and providing tools to foster personal growth, self-acceptance, and a more positive, grounded life.