- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma support
- Practical coping
About Mia
Mia Pickard is a counsellor who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety and the effects of trauma. She works to create an open and non-judgemental space where clients can talk about difficult feelings. Mia aims to support people taking the first step towards a more fulfilling life.
With three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom, Mia has supported people dealing with grief and loss, anger, and coping with life changes. She also addresses longer-term struggles such as depression, bipolar mood challenges, attention difficulties and compassion fatigue. Her practice includes work around addictions, eating and sleeping problems, and issues linked to identity and LGBT concerns.
Mia also has a focus on themes related to attachment and abandonment, and she lists adoption and foster care among areas of attention she can help people explore. Other areas she works with include communication problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, and the effects of separation or domestic violence.
In sessions Mia aims to listen closely and help clients find practical ways to cope. Conversations are down-to-earth and oriented towards what a person needs next. She encourages small, manageable steps and checks in about progress as therapy continues.
People who choose Mia can expect calm, steady support and straightforward working plans. She uses her BACP registration as the stated credential. Sessions are conducted in English and arranged from her UK practice.
How evidence-based approaches work online
Many of the techniques Mia uses are evidence-based, which means they focus on practical ways to change thoughts, feelings and behaviours. For example, cognitive-behavioural approaches help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try new ways of reacting to stress and anxiety. This can be useful for worry, sleeping problems and mood difficulties.Another commonly used approach involves trauma-informed ways of working that focus on safety, pacing and grounding. These methods aim to help people reduce reactivity and build tolerance for difficult memories or sensations, which can help with trauma, grief and strong emotions like anger.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and adapt techniques to a person’s goals and preferences. This is collaborative - the client’s feedback shapes which methods are used and how sessions are paced.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or health needs, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that fits a schedule. Discuss practical arrangements with the therapist when arranging a first appointment to make sure sessions suit daily life.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
Mia works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, addictions, depression and bipolar mood difficulties. She also addresses relationship and communication problems and identity-related concerns such as LGBT issues.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and aims for plain, practical conversations. Sessions focus on listening, exploring feelings and finding small steps to improve day-to-day coping.
What professional background does she have?
Mia has three years of professional work experience in the UK supporting people with emotional challenges and life changes.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
Her listed credential is BACP and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.