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Mia Pickard, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementCoping with life changes

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Mia Pickard is a counsellor who draws on three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger and other difficult life challenges. Mia aims to make the first step feel easier by offering steady support and practical listening.

Her sessions focus on creating an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Conversations tend to be straightforward and calm, with an emphasis on understanding what is happening now and what a person wants to change.

Background and approach

Mia supports people coping with major life shifts, relationship difficulties, addiction concerns, mood conditions and issues around self-esteem. She also helps with related problems such as sleep and eating difficulties, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, attachment and abandonment concerns, autism and neurodiversity-related challenges, and the emotional impact of divorce or separation.

Practical coping strategies and clearer day-to-day routines are often part of the work. Mia is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. That registration means she follows national professional standards in her practice.

Sessions are offered in English to people located in the United Kingdom. People begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling sessions that suit their timetable. Mia uses online formats to make therapy accessible and to fit around busy lives.

Evidence-based approaches and online access

Many people benefit from therapies that focus on managing symptoms in the here-and-now and building new coping habits. One approach emphasises practical strategies to reduce anxiety and stress through changes to daily routines and thinking patterns, helping people feel steadier day to day. Another approach addresses the emotional impact of trauma and abuse by creating a safe space to process painful memories and learn grounding techniques that reduce symptoms over time.

Choosing the best way to work together is collaborative. The therapist will review your concerns, goals and preferences and suggest approaches that suit your needs. Together you can try methods and adjust them if they do not feel like the right fit.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let you work face to face while at home or elsewhere, phone sessions can fit a short break or when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging make shorter check-ins or day-to-day support possible. These options make it easier to schedule regular work and keep progress moving forward.
What kinds of concerns does Mia help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger and coping with life changes, along with addictions, self-esteem and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is open and non-judgemental with straightforward conversations and practical coping strategies. Sessions focus on understanding current problems and finding workable steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
Mia has three years of professional experience working with clients in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
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 sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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