- Person-centred approach
- Existential therapy ideas
- Trauma-focused work
About Maria
Maria Stannard is a BACP therapist with five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. Maria works with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and issues linked to neurodivergence. Sessions are offered in English and are suited to those who find social situations and everyday interactions difficult.
Maria follows a person-centred way of working that treats the client as the expert on their life. Sessions focus on listening, helping people name what matters, and exploring practical steps they can try between meetings. There is attention to how neurodivergence and social anxiety can affect day-to-day life and relationships.
In practice Maria draws on existential ideas to look at meaning, choices, and how clients make sense of loneliness or emptiness. Trauma-focused work is used when past events continue to cause distress, with careful pacing and attention to current coping. These approaches are combined with a person-centred stance that aims to respect each person’s perspective.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about what’s worrying them and clear options for what to try next. Maria also supports people with concerns about body image, eating, self-harm, obsessive behaviours, caregiver stress, and gender dysphoria. The emphasis is on small, manageable changes that fit into everyday life.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session through the online booking flow. The therapist accepts international clients and works in English.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Maria uses person-centred work to keep the focus on what matters to the client, encouraging clear expression of problems and goals. This approach helps people who find social interactions or being watched difficult by allowing conversations to move at a pace that suits them.She also draws on existential therapy to look at meaning, choice and feelings of emptiness or isolation. That work supports people who want to talk about life direction, identity or how they make sense of difficult feelings. Trauma-focused methods are used when past events continue to affect daily life, with careful pacing and attention to current coping strategies.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to decide which methods to use, based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. Conversations in early sessions focus on what feels most useful and on practical steps to try next.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins around work. It can also offer flexibility when quieter surroundings, reduced visual demands or a shorter call are helpful. Registered or accredited professionals can discuss practical arrangements when you schedule the first appointment.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and issues linked to neurodivergence.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a person-centred style that treats the client as the expert on their life and offers practical options to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression and trauma.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.