- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Anger management
About Mia
Mia Pickard is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and anger. She helps clients talk through difficult feelings and decide on practical next steps.
Her approach is conversational and straightforward. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small, manageable changes. She listens for patterns in thoughts and reactions, and helps clients try alternative ways of responding in everyday situations.
Mia pays attention to how past events can affect current responses. She supports exploration of difficult memories at a pace the client can manage. Practical skills for coping with overwhelming feelings are introduced alongside reflective discussion.
She also works with issues around relationships, self-esteem, sleep and eating, and the stresses that come with caregiving or long-term health problems. Addictions, bipolar and ADHD concerns are within her scope of practice as listed, and she addresses these topics with the same practical focus.
Mia offers straightforward guidance about next steps and options. Clients are invited to set goals and review progress together. The emphasis is on clear communication, regular check-ins and adapting the way of working as needs change.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques aim to explain thoughts and behaviours and teach practical strategies to manage them. For example, cognitive-based methods look at thought patterns that increase worry and offer ways to test and change those thoughts, which can help with persistent anxiety and social fears.Another common approach focuses on gradual exposure and behavioural experiments. This involves breaking down feared situations into small steps and trying them out in a supported way, which can reduce avoidance and build confidence over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and agree together which methods to try based on the individual's needs and goals. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted if something is not helpful.
The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they fit more easily around work, childcare or travel. Other practical benefits include shorter check-ins when needed, avoiding travel time, and being able to join from wherever a quieter space is available.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and related issues such as sleep, eating and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on current problems and small changes to daily routines.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live abroad?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English within the United Kingdom context.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.