- Person-centred focus
- Practical steps
- Mindfulness techniques
About Maria
Maria Wallgren is an ACA counsellor with seven years of experience. She focuses on building a respectful, empathetic space where people can talk without judgement. Maria aims to help clients feel heard and understood as they work through stress, anxiety, relationship concerns and life changes.
She uses a person-centred foundation alongside other practical methods. Sessions often focus on everyday steps people can try between meetings. Maria also draws on mindfulness and cognitive strategies when they suit a person's goals.
Her background spans corporate, higher education, psychiatric and not-for-profit settings in Australia and Europe. This variety informs a flexible approach when people bring issues like workplace strain, identity questions or cultural concerns. She has worked with adults from many cultural backgrounds and maintains an interest in transnational counselling.
Maria likes to explore personal stories and how they shape choices now. Conversations aim to clarify values, strengthen self-esteem and improve communication. She also supports people facing guilt, shame, isolation and midlife transitions.
Practical tools, gentle reflection and collaborative goal-setting are common in her sessions. People who prefer a calm, respectful listener who offers clear, down-to-earth options may find this approach helpful. To begin, readers can use the site's start process to match and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
How Maria uses talk therapy online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist offers a calm, accepting presence and helps people find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviour patterns and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness Therapy uses attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve focus.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Maria works with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. Sessions can combine listening, practical tasks and mindfulness work so the plan matches what feels useful and doable.
Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try approaches like CBT worksheets or guided mindfulness from wherever they are, while the therapist and client check progress together and adjust the plan as required.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Maria supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and life changes. She also addresses workplace strain, self-esteem, panic attacks and feelings of isolation.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental with a person-centred base. Sessions mix listening, reflection and practical exercises tailored to each person.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years' experience working in corporate, higher education, psychiatric and not-for-profit settings across Australia and Europe. That range informs her flexible approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
Maria is listed with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and practises in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients access her services?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.