Marco Schilling, BACP

Marco Schilling is a psychotherapeutic counsellor who uses a person-centred approach alongside psychodynamic ideas. He aims to create a calm, compassionate space where people can talk about current problems and longer-term concerns. He speaks English and German and works from the United Kingdom. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

He helps people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, bereavement and stress. He also addresses career changes, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, sleeping problems, anger, addictions and feelings of low self-esteem. Midlife crisis and questions about life purpose are part of his additional focus areas.

Marco draws on experience from work in the NHS and as a bereavement counsellor. He has supported people with chronic mental health conditions, autism and learning difficulties in roles as a support worker. His background includes work and study in several countries and a creative career in music and television production.

In sessions he pays attention to how present difficulties can link to past relationships and experiences. He listens for patterns that keep causing the same problems and works at each person’s pace. Therapy is presented as a collaborative process where people can make sense of their feelings and try new ways of coping.

Practical details include an initial introductory phone call to answer questions and discuss how to work together. He provides therapy in person and via video and telephone, and uses a subscription payment model that can be cancelled at any time.

How client-centred and psychodynamic work translate online

Marco uses client-centred counselling to focus on the person’s experience in the here and now, listening closely and reflecting back what’s been said so people feel heard and understood. This approach is useful for issues like anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship problems where being listened to can open new ways of coping.

He also integrates psychodynamic ideas to look at how past relationships and experiences shape current patterns. This can help when difficulties keep repeating, or when someone wants to understand deeper roots of emotions such as grief, abandonment or shame.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and the two of you will decide together how to proceed. The process is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time, which can make it easier to maintain regular appointments. Video or telephone sessions can offer flexibility for shorter check-ins or when being on camera is not preferred. Confirm the current session options with the therapist before booking to make sure they match your needs.