- CBT techniques
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness work
About Maria
Maria Sardina is an NCPS counsellor with 10 years' experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, sleep problems and changes in life circumstances. She also supports people dealing with depression, trauma, eating and parenting concerns, ADHD and career questions.
Maria uses a blend of counselling, hypnotherapy and coaching alongside psychotherapeutic methods. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. She explains things in simple terms and encourages clients to set clear, achievable goals for their day-to-day life.
Her approach is collaborative and non-judgemental. Maria listens to what matters most to each person and then suggests techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Client-Centred work, Jungian ideas and mindfulness practices. Hypnotherapy is also offered where appropriate as part of a wider plan.
She has experience working with health-related issues, including adjustment to illness and long-term symptoms, and has worked in hospital settings. That background informs how she supports people living with chronic health concerns or recovering after a diagnosis.
Sessions can be short term or longer term depending on the goals set together. Maria also runs group workshops and seminars for people interested in development and practical skills. To begin, she asks people to describe what they want changed and then plans sessions that focus on realistic, step-by-step progress.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Maria often draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred methods in her online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours, which can help with anger, anxiety and sleep problems. Client-Centred work emphasises listening and reflecting so clients can notice their own priorities and make changes at their own pace.She also uses hypnotherapy as one element within a broader plan when appropriate. Hypnotherapy aims to support focused attention and guided suggestions to reinforce coping strategies and behaviour changes for issues like stress, sleep or habit change.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Maria will discuss goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before, then try methods that suit the person and the issue. Adjustments are made over time based on how the sessions go.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around work and family commitments and reducing travel time. Some people find shorter check-ins easier to schedule, or prefer sessions that do not require being on camera. Confirm the exact session formats offered before booking so arrangements match day-to-day needs.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship concerns, sleep problems and adjustment to life changes among other issues.
What is her therapy style?
She works collaboratively and in a non-judgemental way, focusing on practical steps and clear goals that clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Maria has ten years of professional experience and additional experience working with health-related issues in hospital settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the NCPS credential and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.