My name is Maria, I am a qualified counsellor ( MA Psychodynamic Counselling) I also have over 20 years’ experience as a qualified mental health nurse and have had extensive experience supporting individuals undertaking treatment for addiction, depression and anxiety and those struggling with bereavement. I also have experience working with people with eating disorders and trauma .
I am happy to work with whatever you choose to bring to the sessions and provide a safe respectful and trusting space for you to explore whatever is on your mind .
I understand how daunting starting counselling may be and seek to offer you a non-judgemental space to support you at your own pace and can offer both short- and longer-term work .
If you feel you may benefit please feel free to contact me to arrange an initial appointment .
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Psychodynamic Therapy
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From the very first session, I felt truly listened to and supported in a safe, non-judgmental space. She have an incredible ability to ask the right questions, provide thoughtful insights, and guide me toward healthier ways of managing my emotions and challenges.
Written on Aug 26, 2025 after therapy with Maria for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Maria has been a massive help to me and I’m very glad I was able to work with her. We were able to work on the difficult parts in a helpful and constructive way. She listened to me and allowed me to come to terms with things in my own way without being dictating or prescriptive. I would highly recommend Maria
Written on Apr 14, 2023 after therapy with Maria for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem
I was so Nervous Before starting therapy but Maria made me feel so comfortable. It didn't feel awkward at all and she really helped with the issue I was struggling with and gave me useful tools to help me cope
Written on Feb 17, 2023 after therapy with Maria for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes