- Stress and anxiety
- Mindfulness techniques
- Solution-focused work
About Maria
Maria Stride is a person-centred counsellor registered with BACP and NCPS, and she has six years of experience. She works with common early-adult pressures such as stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, grief and feeling stuck after big life changes. Maria also supports people dealing with addiction, trauma and intimacy-related issues.
Her style is down-to-earth and collaborative. She focuses on listening and helping people talk through what matters to them. Sessions aim to make space for what comes up and to find practical ways forward together.
Maria uses client-centred methods alongside mindfulness and solution-focused techniques. Mindfulness is used to help people notice thoughts and feelings without judgment. Solution-focused work helps set small, achievable goals and track progress between sessions.
She sometimes brings creative methods into sessions to help express things that are hard to say in words. This can include simple art-based exercises or other expressive tasks to clarify emotions and patterns.
Based in the United Kingdom, Maria works in English and accepts international clients. She supports people with a wide range of concerns beyond the core areas already mentioned, including attachment and abandonment issues, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, fertility and isolation. To begin, people are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Maria draws on client-centred work to prioritise the person in the room. This approach means the counsellor listens closely and follows the client’s pace, which can help when people are figuring out identity, relationships or career choices in early adulthood.She also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and bodily reactions without judging them. Mindfulness can be useful for anxiety, sleep difficulties and managing strong emotions. Solution-focused therapy is used to identify small, practical steps and build on what is already working, which suits people who want concrete goals and short-term progress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will talk through options and adapt methods based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made as the work unfolds.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work and travel, and some people find shorter check-ins or audio-only sessions simpler to manage on busy days. Registered or accredited professionals can work with clients across borders, and Maria accepts international clients, but confirm local arrangements and session types when you book.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of young adult concerns does she support?
Maria works with stress, anxiety, relationships, low self-esteem, grief, depression and life changes common in early adulthood.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centred approach that is down-to-earth and collaborative, focusing on listening and practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of counselling experience working with trauma, hardship and mental health difficulties.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She holds BACP and NCPS registrations and practises from the United Kingdom.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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