- Mindfulness therapy
- Solution-focused work
- Creative techniques
About Maria
Maria Stride is a BACP and NCPS registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with six years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self‑esteem, depression, addictions and related issues such as trauma, intimacy concerns and sleeping problems.
Maria uses a person-centred way of working that focuses on listening and responding to what matters to the individual. Sessions are collaborative and paced according to what the person can manage. She also draws on mindfulness and solution-focused ideas to help with practical steps and coping strategies.
Her approach aims to make talking about hard experiences more manageable. Maria may suggest simple creative techniques to name and express feelings when words are difficult. These can include drawing or guided activities to clarify what is happening and what people want to change.
People come to her for a mix of short-term goal work and longer conversations about patterns such as attachment, codependency or anger. She supports clients dealing with life transitions, career stresses, fertility and caregiver strain as well as issues linked to identity and relationships.
Maria works in English and welcomes international clients. Before a first session she asks people to set out what they would like to address, so sessions can focus on small, achievable steps from the start.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on careful listening and responding to the person rather than using a fixed method. Online sessions let the counsellor follow your pace and reflect what you bring, which helps when social situations or speaking up feels hard.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help with anxiety and stress. These exercises can be practised together in a session and then used between meetings to manage moments of overwhelm.
Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps that move things forward quickly. It is useful for settling specific problems such as sleep, anger or brief relationship conflicts where short-term change is the priority.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Maria will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then adapt sessions accordingly in collaboration with the client.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day and letting people choose a quieter time to talk. Registered or accredited professionals can offer sessions that fit around work, study and caring responsibilities.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, low self‑esteem and related issues such as trauma, sleeping problems and addiction.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centred and collaborative, with emphasis on listening and working at a comfortable pace. She also uses mindfulness and solution-focused techniques for practical coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working as a counsellor with a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is listed with BACP and NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are accepted.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.