I am licensed in the UK with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Jungian Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #401378
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Maria has been the absolute top tier therapist for me to talk to. She has been extremely helpful and knowledgeable. She knows when to listen and when to cut in. She knows exactly when and how to say things and takes a dedicated amount of time to learn her people. She is bloody amazing if not for the fact that she reminds me of nella from gavin and Stacy. She is incredible
Written on Jul 29, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder,
Maria is both a thoughtful and encouraging therapist. Her questions are non judgmental yet probe my fears in the gentlest way so that I can safely explore past narratives that no longer serve their purpose. She listens intently, with great reflection and always praises me for the progress I made towards better mental health. She reminds me to take my own side, to reclaim accountability for my own wellbeing, all while remaining compassionate for those figures or histories at are an inextricable part of my life. I have been able to holistically unify myself, my past and present in order to build a future, and Maria has been largely responsible for aiding me in that endeavor. I know that the significant strides I made would not have occurred so quickly without her guidance. She is lovely and kind hearted. Thank you so much, Maria!
Written on Jun 23, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Maria is super intelligent and knows how to manage complicated matters of her clients. She has given me confidence, helped me achieve a lot, and believed in myself over the months she has worked with me.
Written on Jun 19, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
I have been seeing Maria for around 9 months now, and I can confidently say that working with them has been life-changing.
From the very first session, I felt heard and understood. Maria creates a warm and welcoming environment where I feel safe to share my thoughts and emotions without any judgment.
Their expertise and compassionate approach have helped me navigate through some of the most challenging times in my life. They are incredibly insightful, offering practical advice and tools that have made a significant difference in my daily life. Whether it’s daily tools that I can implement, mindfulness techniques, or just a different perspective on a situation, Maria has a way of making complex concepts accessible and manageable.
What sets Maria apart is their genuine care and commitment to their clients. They go above and beyond to ensure that I am making progress and feel supported. Their empathy and professionalism are truly unmatched.
I highly recommend Maria to anyone seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and effective therapist. Maria has had a profoundly positive impact on my mental health and overall well-being.
Written on May 25, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
It’s close to a month with Maria, but it feels like a long time! She listens to me, and interacts in a way that makes me see things differently. She is such a friendly and empathetic soul. Maria, focuses on the issues I present and we dissect them together!
Written on Apr 18, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
She’s wonderful
Written on Mar 18, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd