- Warm listening
- Practical steps
- Creative techniques
About Maria
Maria Stride is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and grief. She also supports those facing addiction, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, anger, career strain and life transitions. Maria brings a calm, encouraging presence to sessions and aims to make it simpler to talk about hard things.
With six years of practice, Maria uses a person-centred approach that puts the client’s experience at the centre of the work. She combines that with mindfulness and solution-focused ideas to help people notice what matters, reduce reactivity and find small, useful steps forward. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She listens with empathy and reflects what she hears so people can make sense of their feelings. When words are not enough, she sometimes uses creative techniques such as art and play to help express difficult emotions.
Maria is registered with BACP and NCPS, and she practises in the United Kingdom. She works with issues including attachment and abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, domestic violence, infertility concerns, shame and forgiveness, hoarding, isolation and compassion fatigue.
People who come to her often want practical ways to cope, space to process painful events, or short-term coaching to reach a goal. Maria aims to support each person’s pace and priorities while helping them identify small changes that feel manageable.
How her approaches fit with online therapy
Client-centred therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgemental space where the client’s views and choices guide the work. It helps when someone needs to be heard, understood and supported to find their own solutions rather than told what to do.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept up by them. It is useful for anxiety, stress and sleep issues because it builds skills for calming the nervous system and responding more deliberately.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Maria will work together with each person to decide which methods make most sense for their needs and goals. That might mean focusing on listening and reflection, introducing short mindfulness practices, or setting small, practical goals to try between sessions.
The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier fitting of sessions around work or family life and removing travel time. Online work can make it simpler to check in from a familiar environment or choose a shorter session when time is tight. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, please confirm the available online options before booking so you know what will fit your routine.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief and trauma. Additional focuses include addiction, self-esteem, sleep issues, anger, career concerns and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centred and warm, with an emphasis on listening and working at your pace. She mixes in mindfulness and solution-focused ideas to help people find practical next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of experience supporting people through hardship and mental health challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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