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 / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Women's issues, Young adult issues
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She’s lovely,
Written on Apr 23, 2026 after therapy with Maria for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and sleeping disorders
Warm and receptive therapist, easy to communicate with
Written on Feb 09, 2026 after therapy with Maria for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I have been meeting with Maria for a few months. I’ve been able to deal with my acute issues with her support, and now have started the process of diving into the underlying causes. Maria is supportive and knowledgeable. She provides me with lots of tools to cope. I look forward to meeting with her weekly. She’s always on time, incredibly caring, and helps guide the sessions to build my skills. She is truly wonderful to work with. I wish everyone could be matched with her.
Written on Feb 02, 2026 after therapy with Maria for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Maria has been very empathetic. It is early days - We have only done three sessions but, so far, things are going well.
Written on Jan 25, 2026 after therapy with Maria for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and trauma and abuse
I have enjoyed speaking to Maria.
Written on Nov 11, 2025 after therapy with Maria for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts
Maria listens too and draws inferences from what I say in a non-judgemental way.
Written on Oct 28, 2025 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and adhd
Maria is friendly , positive and immediately put me at ease . Highly recommend!
Written on Sep 01, 2025 after therapy with Maria for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
I cannot recommend Maria highly enough. From the very first session, she created a space where I felt genuinely seen, heard, and supported. Her ability to listen with empathy, ask the right questions, and offer thoughtful insights has been truly transformative for my personal growth and healing. What sets them apart is her intuitive understanding, professionalism, and deep compassion. She balances warmth with honesty in a way that has helped me uncover patterns, navigate complex emotions, and build healthier perspectives. Every session leaves me feeling more empowered and grounded. Working with her has been one of the most meaningful and helpful decisions to go through tough times in my life. Many thanks, Maria.
Written on Jun 14, 2025 after therapy with Maria for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She is very kind and listens to everything I say. She is polite and respectful of my beliefs.
Written on May 30, 2025 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders
Maria has been great, she has allowed me to open up and start to work through my problems
Written on Apr 08, 2025 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Maria has been excellent. She’s been a great source of support during a difficult period for me in my relationship, and through her I’ve learned lots of effective and valuable tools to help cope with anxiety, improve communication and give myself self-care. I’m in a much better place now and would highly recommend her. Thanks!
Written on Jan 22, 2025 after therapy with Maria for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Maria is very empathic and quickly gathers relevant history. She is good at explaining to you how you have ended up repeating earlier life patterns to assist with making changes in the present. Compassionate and reflective. Highly recommend.
Written on Nov 16, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Maria has been a great help talking through issues I’ve had and just really understanding
Thank you Maria
Written on Oct 30, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Maria instantly gets the problem,and understands where i am coming from and offers really good advice/help.She also agrees and disagrees in a good way and nicely advises.
Written on Oct 18, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Maria, has been everything I would hope a therapist represents. She is thoughtful, kind and in tune when we meet. She is understanding that speaking about certain things can be difficult and she applauds honesty. Having not been to therapy before, I hope that anyone seeking to improve themself, can find a kind soul like Maria.
Written on Oct 14, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Maria is nice and compassionate. She listens properly and always give suggestions. I am still at the starting stages with my therapy with her and would like to continue.
Written on Oct 11, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Maria has been so helpful this last year. I've come a long way from the person I was a year ago thanks to her. I'm in a much better place, very happy and in a much healthier relationship. She has been instrumental in getting me to that place.
Written on Sep 09, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 11 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
I have never tried therapy before and was a little uncomfortable about the idea but I have found Maria to be professional, easy to talk to, and with a clear plan.
Written on Aug 28, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
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
Maria was wonderful and so understanding of my problems and she guided me through very professionally to understand the root causes of my issues and resolve them .
Highly recommend
Written on Mar 12, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
My bond with Maria happened the first day we spoke.
She understood me, made everything I said relatable, asked me questions that made me talk and after talking I felt really better and couldn’t wait until our next session. She listens, she understands and you’ll get better working with Maria.
Written on Jan 18, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Only had 2 sessions but I trust my therapist which is very important. She listens if I wish to share thoughts and issues and is very professional yet caring. I am so pleased I took this first step and was brave enough to do so. I feel safe here.
Written on Oct 07, 2023 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Maria is a great listener, she helped me understand deeper meanings to how I react to different factors in life. She lets me speak my heart out and offers me great guidance.
Written on Oct 05, 2023 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
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