- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Attachment work
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Maria
Maria Mars is a HCPC-registered clinician in the United Kingdom with 27 years of experience. She has worked across public, voluntary and private services and supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, low self-esteem and identity concerns related to race and sexual orientation.
Maria draws on a mix of practical, evidence-informed methods when working with clients. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based approaches and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) techniques alongside client-centred tasks. This range helps her match ways of working to the problem at hand rather than using a single method for everyone.
Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused. Maria aims to help people make sense of their experiences, break down problems into manageable steps and try out new ways of coping. She also works with issues linked to parenting, grief, sleeping difficulties, anger and mood disorders including bipolar presentations.
Her background includes specialist psychological roles with children, young people and adults. That experience informs how she explains ideas plainly and offers concrete strategies that can be practised between sessions. Maria also works with concerns related to adoption and foster care, attachment issues, autism and intellectual disability.
People who are navigating early adulthood challenges - leaving home, study, work, identity and relationships - may find her practical, structured approach helpful. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. For booking, follow the site process to match and schedule a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small actions despite difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, low mood and the uncertainty common in early adulthood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and teaches practical skills to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems and anger management. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can be useful when relationship difficulties, parenting issues or attachment wounds are present.Finding the right method is part of the therapy process. Maria will work with the person to decide which approaches fit their aims, needs and preferences. That discussion is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is made.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around study, work or caring commitments and can reduce travel time. Some approaches lend themselves to short skills practice between sessions, written exercises or structured worksheets that translate well to remote work. Check the session options offered when booking to choose what suits daily life.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, low self-esteem and identity issues. Additional areas include grief, sleep problems, anger and mood disorders.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using CBT, ACT, attachment-based ideas and DBT techniques to set goals and try skills between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of experience working in public, voluntary and private mental health services in the UK.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the HCPC and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She accepts international clients; check any local regulations or time differences when booking.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, complete the site matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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