- anger management skills
- stress and anxiety
- communication help
About Maria
Maria Lawrence is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of practice. She focuses on everyday issues like stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem and anger. She also helps with depression, grief, trauma and addiction-related concerns.
Her approach is integrative. She draws from several therapeutic disciplines and works collaboratively with people to find what fits. Sessions begin by identifying the concerns and setting clear, manageable goals.
Maria uses practical conversation and reflective listening to help people understand patterns that keep causing upset. She offers straightforward strategies to manage strong emotions, reduce tension, and improve communication with others. Where past events affect daily life, she helps people look at how those events link to current reactions.
Work often involves practising simple skills between sessions. These might include exercises to notice triggers, pause before reacting, and try different responses. Clients can expect a mix of talking, planning small changes, and reviewing what helps.
Her style is direct and respectful. People who are tired of frequent outbursts, simmering resentment, or feeling overwhelmed by stress may find practical tools and clearer steps to try. The emphasis is on what to do next, one manageable step at a time.
Practical therapeutic approaches for use online
Maria uses an integrative style that draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One approach focuses on identifying patterns and triggers that lead to strong reactions, helping people spot what happens just before anger rises and try different responses. Another approach teaches practical coping skills such as breathing or grounding exercises and short behavioural changes that reduce stress and irritability. These techniques suit issues like workplace frustration, repeated arguments at home, or long-standing resentment. Choosing which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to test what fits best, review what helps, and adjust methods as sessions progress. The emphasis is on simple steps and clear goals rather than lengthy theoretical discussion. Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life - for example by avoiding travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or offering audio-only meetings if video is difficult. These practical benefits help people keep continuity of support while juggling work and family commitments.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem, anger and related concerns such as depression, grief and addiction.
What is her therapeutic style?
She describes an integrative approach and draws on different therapeutic disciplines to find a good fit for each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.