- Compassionate approach
- Strengths focused
- Practical strategies
About Maria
Maria Malone is a counsellor with BACP registration and 15 years of experience. She focuses on common struggles such as anxiety, depression, stress and relationship concerns, and listens without judgement. Her manner is warm and collaborative, aiming to help people feel understood and take practical steps forward.
Maria works from the view that clients are the experts in their own lives. She uses a mix of approaches and tools tailored to each person rather than a single fixed method. Sessions tend to focus on understanding what causes distress and finding manageable strategies to reduce it.
She has broad experience across issues including trauma, addictions, self-esteem, grief and parenting stress, and she also takes a particular interest in adoption and foster care matters. Maria aims to help people uncover strengths they may not see and to replace self-limiting beliefs with practical ways to cope.
Her style is compassionate and collaborative. Conversations are straightforward and paced to suit the client. Maria encourages small, achievable changes that add up to bigger shifts over time.
People who come for help can expect a mixture of listening, reflection and concrete planning. The work focuses on clearer understanding, improved day-to-day coping, and skills to manage emotions and relationships more effectively.
Approaches that guide online work and how they help
Maria draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to clarify thinking and build useful skills. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence, which can reduce anxiety and low mood by changing how a person interprets situations. Another approach emphasises practical coping strategies and step-by-step planning to manage stress, cravings, or overwhelming feelings, helping people feel more in control day to day.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, needs and preferences and try different methods to see what fits best. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made over time based on what helps most.
If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they can fit therapy around work, caregiving and other commitments, save travel time, or use shorter check-in appointments when life is busy. Some formats also make it easier to continue support while living in another country. Registered or accredited professionals can guide you through what will work best for your situation.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Maria works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction and relationship difficulties, as well as issues around self-esteem and stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and collaborative, combining listening with practical strategies to help people manage emotions and make changes in daily life.
How much experience does she have in practice?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with a variety of mental health and wellbeing issues across the UK.
What credentials and location are listed?
Maria is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients from outside the UK as well.
What session formats can I expect?
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.