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Maria Mina, NCPS

Credentials: NCPS
Experience: 4 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression

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Maria Mina is a counsellor with four years' experience who aims to make starting therapy less daunting. She focuses on helping people move past obstacles that stop them living a meaningful, authentic life. Maria works in a direct, kind way and creates space for people to talk through what is getting in their way.

She offers a place to reflect and bring about real change. Sessions are supportive, non-judgemental and honest.

Background and approach

Maria tailors the way she works to each person rather than using one fixed method. Before training as a counsellor she worked for many years in the public and not-for-profit sectors, including as a human resources director. That background informs her practical focus on fair, caring workplace cultures and everyday pressures like work-life balance.

Maria holds the NCPS credential, which is listed on her professional profile. She also volunteers with Mind and is an approved therapist with Anxiety UK, combining independent practice with charitable work. She helps people with stress, anxiety, low mood, grief and relationship concerns.

Parenting strain, anger, career shifts and coping with life changes are also areas she supports. Maria also offers coaching-style work for people seeking practical next steps. Sessions are offered in English and Maria accepts international clients.

Therapy is tailored to each person’s goals, with an emphasis on straightforward conversation and steps you can try between meetings.

Approaches and online therapy options

Maria works flexibly and draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to suit each person. One approach often used focuses on talking through thoughts and feelings to reduce anxiety and low mood, helping people spot unhelpful patterns and try small changes. Another approach emphasises practical problem solving and coaching-style work to tackle career issues, work-life balance and goal setting, with clear steps to try between sessions.

Choosing the right approach happens together. The therapist will ask about your goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. That collaborative process shapes how sessions are organised and which techniques are prioritised so the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls are useful when visual connection helps the conversation, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or messaging suits shorter check-ins or people who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and travel while keeping the focus on practical progress.

What concerns does Maria commonly help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship issues. She also helps with parenting strain, career changes, anger and coping with life transitions.

How would you describe her way of working?

Her approach is supportive, non-judgemental and honest. She tailors sessions to each person and focuses on practical steps and reflection.

What is her professional background?

Maria has four years of counselling experience and previously worked in public and not-for-profit roles including human resources leadership. That experience shapes her practical focus.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the NCPS credential and is based in the United Kingdom. Her professional profile is recorded with the relevant counselling society listing.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Yes, she accepts international clients. Sessions are delivered in English.

Which session formats does she offer?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options provide flexible ways to meet depending on the person's needs.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to start working with her?

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

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also listed

Anger management
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Self esteem

Experience: 4 years
Registered with: NCPS
Languages: English

Contacting Maria

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Maria Mina, NCPS

Background and approach

Approaches and online therapy options

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety