- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Trauma and abuse
About Maryia
Maryia Farooq is a BACP counsellor practicing in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people who are managing stress and anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, and related life challenges. Maryia focuses on straightforward support that helps people talk through what is causing distress and look for ways to cope more effectively.
Her style is conversational and practical. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small, manageable steps the client can try between meetings. She asks about day-to-day routines, thinking patterns, and relationship habits to build a clearer picture of what keeps problems going.
Maryia draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people understand feelings, test unhelpful thoughts, and practise different ways of responding to social situations. She pays attention to attachment and abandonment themes when they are relevant to someone’s difficulties. Work can include addressing sleep, eating, and self-esteem alongside anxiety or grief.
She encourages clients to notice gradual changes and to reflect on what is helpful. Sessions also look at practical issues such as communication and coping with life transitions, including career or caregiving stress. The process is collaborative and paced to the client’s needs.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire on the site and then schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Maryia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on thought patterns and behaviour change. One common approach helps people notice and test unhelpful thoughts, then try different thinking or behaviour in real situations to see what changes. This can help with social anxiety, low mood, and worry about being judged.Another area she attends to is attachment-related work. This involves looking at how past relationships shape current expectations and responses, and practising clearer communication and boundaries when needed. That kind of work can be useful for relationship strain and fears of abandonment.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review what helps, adapt the method over time, and pick tasks that fit the client’s goals and pace. This is a collaborative process where both contribute to planning sessions.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting meetings around work or caregiving, reducing travel time, and making it easier to keep regular appointments. The original biography does not list which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals often tailor session length and frequency to fit a person’s day-to-day life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, plus related topics such as grief, sleep and eating concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
The approach is conversational and practical, focusing on current problems and small steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Maryia has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and payment handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first appointment?
Use the site button to see online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.