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Maria Brassington, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 9 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Maria Brassington practises as a counsellor in the United Kingdom and brings nine years of clinical experience to her work. She focuses on helping people who are feeling stressed, anxious or low, and those who want to build self-esteem or cope with life changes. Maria speaks English and uses a straightforward, respectful approach in sessions.

She tailors conversations and the plan for therapy to each person's situation. Sessions are practical and aim to build small, usable skills.

Background and approach

Maria offers steady support while helping people notice what is getting in the way of feeling better. Her style is calm and sensitive. She pays attention to immediate concerns as well as how patterns develop over time.

People can expect clear explanations and collaborative goal setting during early sessions. Maria works with common problems such as everyday anxiety, ongoing low mood, low confidence and major transitions. She helps people break down big problems into manageable steps and rehearse new ways of coping.

Maria values respect and compassion in the room. She encourages clients to take the pace that feels right and to try short exercises between sessions when appropriate. Taking the first step can be hard, and she aims to make the process feel steady and practical.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer thinking. One common approach helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns so anxiety and low mood feel more manageable; this includes learning how thoughts, feelings and actions connect and practising new responses. Another approach emphasises building small behavioural changes - breaking goals into tiny steps and rehearsing new routines to boost confidence and motivation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options in early sessions and tailor methods to the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made if something does not feel helpful.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging to fit different routines. Video calls allow for a face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer to write or need flexible timing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, childcare and everyday life.

What sorts of problems does Maria help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is calm, practical and sensitive, with an emphasis on clear explanations and small steps that people can try between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

Maria has nine years of professional experience working with common mental health concerns.

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.

Can people who do not live in the UK work with her?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not taking clients from other countries at this time.

Which session formats does she offer?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What steps do I take to start working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Coping with life changes

Experience: 9 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Maria Brassington, BACP

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety