- Person-centred approach
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Maria
Maria Stride is a BACP and NCPS registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with six years of practice. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, sleep disturbance, anger, career concerns, ADHD and coping with life changes.
She uses a person-centred way of working. Sessions focus on the person in front of her and on what matters now. Maria aims to listen without imposing a strict technique and to help people find practical steps they can try between meetings.
Her work blends talk with simple practices. Mindfulness techniques are used to develop calm and increase awareness of triggers. Solution-focused questions help people notice small changes and build on what already works. Creative tasks such as drawing or simple play may be suggested when words are hard to find.
Maria describes her style as down-to-earth and collaborative. She helps people unpack painful events, manage strong feelings like anger, and make changes that fit into their daily life. Sessions are paced to suit the individual and to avoid feeling rushed.
Over six years she has supported people through loss, relationship strain, addiction-related concerns, and long-term stress. People who need to talk about boundaries, control issues, shame, isolation or caregiving pressures may find her approach practical and readable. She accepts clients from the UK and internationally and works in English.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the person’s own pace and views. It helps when someone needs a non-directive space to talk through anger, grief or relationship strain. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and notice triggers in daily life. It is useful for stress, sleep problems and managing strong feelings. Solution-Focused Therapy looks at small, practical changes and builds on what already works for the client. It suits people who want concrete steps to test between sessions.Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to try different techniques and agree what feels useful. That means sessions can shift from reflective listening to short practical exercises as needed.
The original biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals including counsellors may use different formats, and Maria will help agree the best way to meet your needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she support around anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, relationship strain, trauma, grief and low self-esteem. Anger is treated as one of several strong feelings to understand and manage.
What style of therapy does she use?
She follows a person-centred way of working and combines that with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques. The mix is practical and aimed at what helps day to day.
How long has she practised?
Maria has six years of practice supporting people with mental health and life difficulties. That experience includes work with trauma, addiction concerns and relationship problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP and NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom. Those are the credentials provided in her profile.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the available formats when you proceed to book.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. That sequence is the described way to begin.