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Maria Malone, BACP

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

Works with Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

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Maria Malone welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward. She writes simply and listens carefully so people can say what matters most to them. Maria works in a straightforward and compassionate way to help clients build on their strengths and tackle problems one step at a time.

Maria has 15 years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Background and approach

She draws on a range of therapeutic approaches to suit each person she sees, rather than using the same plan for everyone. Sessions focus on understanding what keeps difficulties going and finding practical steps to change them. People come for many reasons, including relationship worries, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and anxiety.

She also supports people dealing with grief, addiction, stress, career concerns, intimacy issues and parenting strains. Additional areas of interest include attachment and adoption matters, chronic illness and caregiver stress, body image, ADHD and kink-affirming work. Maria aims to create a collaborative space where clients are treated as the expert on their own life.

She helps people spot strengths they already have and turn those into useful tools for coping. Work often includes talking things through, trying small behavioural changes and practising new ways of relating to difficult thoughts and feelings. Sessions are available in English and are offered to people in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Practical arrangements such as session length and format are discussed at the start so therapy fits around day-to-day life.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy

Maria uses a mix of evidence-based techniques tailored to each person. One common approach focuses on understanding patterns between thoughts, feelings and actions; it helps with anxiety, depression and low self-esteem by identifying unhelpful cycles and testing small behaviour changes. Another approach centres on processing traumatic experiences in a paced way so that memories and emotions feel less overwhelming and day-to-day functioning can improve. Each method is explained simply and practised together during sessions so people know why they are trying a particular exercise.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about your goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. Together you will choose techniques and adjust them over time so therapy stays relevant and practical for your life.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that helps, phone sessions can be a good option if bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or days when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel, and enable ongoing support even when meeting in person is difficult.
What kinds of concerns does this counsellor help with?
Maria supports people with a wide range of issues including relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and anxiety, as well as grief, addictions and stress-related concerns.
What is the general approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, focusing on understanding patterns that cause distress and practising small changes that improve daily life.
How much clinical experience does the counsellor have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with many mental health and wellbeing issues.
What professional credentials are held?
Maria is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with this counsellor?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
15 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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