- Stress and anxiety
- Family concerns
- English and Spanish
About Maria
Maria Van Vreden BACP is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with ten years of experience. She supports people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She also focuses on issues such as panic attacks, attachment worries and feelings of isolation.
Maria uses practical, evidence-based methods to help people talk through what matters to them. Sessions are conversational and paced to each person's comfort. She aims to reduce overwhelm by breaking problems into small, manageable steps and trying out techniques in everyday life.
Her approach includes looking at relationships and patterns that keep difficulties repeating. She helps clients articulate what they want to change and tests different ways of responding to triggers. Work can include learning grounding skills for panic, reframing unhelpful thoughts about social situations, and rebuilding confidence after painful experiences.
Maria draws on a decade of practice to combine structured techniques with regular review of progress. She encourages short practical exercises between sessions so learning carries over into daily routines. Conversations also attend to feelings like guilt, shame or abandonment and how those shape behaviour.
Sessions can be conducted in English or Spanish. International clients are accepted. Before booking, prospective clients should confirm the current session formats and scheduling options.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Maria uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage anxiety, panic and the effects of trauma. Cognitive approaches focus on noticing and testing thoughts that feed worry, teaching simple ways to try different responses. Behavioural techniques help rebuild confidence through small, repeated steps such as practising brief social interactions or graded exposure to feared situations.Finding the right approach is part of the early work. The therapist discusses goals and preferences with each person and tries methods collaboratively. Decisions about pace and techniques are reviewed as progress is made so the plan fits the client's needs and goals.
The biography does not state which session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy week or to attend from a different time zone. Others prefer shorter check-ins by audio when they need less screen time. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises for remote work so learning continues between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as panic attacks and isolation.
What is her style in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and practical. She breaks problems into small steps and tries techniques that fit daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.