Marco Schilling , BACP

Marco Schilling is a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor with four years of clinical experience who brings a calm and compassionate presence to his work. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds a CPCAB diploma in psychotherapeutic counselling - a formal training credential in counselling practice. Drawing on an integrative orientation that weaves together client-centered and psychodynamic perspectives, he helps people explore current difficulties and the deeper patterns that may have developed over time.

Marco has supported people with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, bereavement, trauma, relationship and attachment issues, addictions, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, autism and learning difficulties, and work or career challenges. His background includes roles with the NHS and work as a bereavement counsellor, as well as experience supporting people with chronic mental health conditions and complex needs. He aims to increase self-awareness, offer new perspectives, and help clients make sense of their feelings through reflective, collaborative work at a pace that suits them.

Originally from Switzerland, Marco has studied and worked across several countries and values multicultural life and creative expression. Outside therapy he is involved in music and television production and brings a holistic interest in personal growth, spirituality, and self-expression to his practice.

How Marco's Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Marco Schilling uses client-centered therapy and psychodynamic therapy as primary approaches. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a non-judgmental, empathic space where the client leads the conversation while the therapist reflects and supports - this approach helps with issues like low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and navigating life changes. Psychodynamic therapy explores how past relationships and unconscious patterns influence present feelings and behaviours - it can be especially useful for understanding attachment issues, unresolved grief, and recurring emotional patterns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself, and Marco aims to determine the best fit collaboratively with each person, taking into account their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what feels helpful and adjust the focus and methods as therapy progresses.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility constraints. These formats make it easier to access regular sessions, maintain continuity of care, and integrate therapeutic reflection into daily life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who adapt their methods to the medium.