I am a mental health therapist accredited with the BACP in the United Kingdom, with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, coping with grief, coping with loss and depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Communication problems, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP (Accred) #251829
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Thank you for being so caring and loving, I felt listened and cared for in our sessions, thanks for existing. Our sessions have been really useful and I have enjoyed them so much. I keep looking forward to them each week because they bring me so much joy. You are very respectful and it makes the conversation really useful. You are also very patient which is really nice. Thank you for being you and I look forward to our next session.
Written on Apr 02, 2026 after therapy with Maria for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
I haven’t had such an experienced, empathetic and knowledgeable therapist in my life. Maria listens to my concerns and works with me to find solutions. I like that she’s bilingual and bicultural. It makes understanding my life and my family life a lot easier. Thank you Maria!
Written on Nov 08, 2025 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
María is incredible. Her knowledge of life and its workings are so in depth. She has helped me even so much after 1 month make postive real world changed that have brought me to better Places. Her pacient centred approach is perfect for anyone who wants a flexible model of therapy and it achieves fantastic results! I would recommend her above all others (previously having had 2/3 therapist over the years)
Written on Nov 07, 2025 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd