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Maria Stride, BACP, NCPS

Credentials: BACP, NCPS
Experience: 6 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Depression

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Maria Stride supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. She also helps with grief, addiction, low self-esteem and intimacy issues. Maria works with people facing trauma, sleep problems, anger, career changes and compassion fatigue.

She offers steady, down-to-earth support for those coping with life transitions or ADHD-related struggles. Maria uses a person-centred style that keeps the individual at the heart of sessions. That means she listens without judgement and follows the pace the client sets.

Background and approach

Her approach is warm and practical, aiming to make talking about hard things feel less overwhelming. Alongside talking, Maria draws on mindfulness techniques to help people manage distressing thoughts and build calmer routines. She also uses solution-focused methods to set clear, short-term goals and notice small changes that matter.

These combined ways of working suit people who want emotional support and practical steps forward. Maria has six years of experience in counselling and is listed with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and NCPS, the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. She works from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English, including options for international clients.

Sessions can include creative activities when talking is hard, or more straightforward conversations when that feels right. Maria aims to create a steady space to process intense feelings, consider next steps, and build coping strategies that fit each person’s life.

How Maria's approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy means the counsellor follows the person’s lead, listening closely and reflecting what is said so people feel understood. This approach helps when someone needs space to make sense of their feelings without pressure. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices to notice thoughts and bodily sensations so distressing reactions soften over time; it can help with anxiety, sleep problems and stress management. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying practical, short-term goals and spotting small changes that build momentum, which is useful for people wanting clear, step-by-step progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Maria will discuss what feels most helpful and try different ways of working based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That means sessions can be conversational, practice-based, or focused on quick goals depending on what suits the person.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging work well for shorter check-ins or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring roles and busy schedules while working with registered or accredited professionals.

What concerns can Maria help with?

Maria supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship or intimacy difficulties, as well as grief, addictions and trauma-related issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

She works in a person-centred way that is warm and down-to-earth, combining listening with practical steps and creative techniques when useful.

How much experience does she have?

Maria has six years of experience working as a counsellor with people facing a range of mental health and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and NCPS, the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and Maria accepts clients from outside the United Kingdom.

What session formats are offered?

Work can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to client preference.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Maria?

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

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 6 years
Registered with: BACP, NCPS
Languages: English

Contacting Maria

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Maria Stride, BACP, NCPS

Background and approach

How Maria's approaches work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety