- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Attachment issues
About Maryia
Maryia Farooq is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues. Maryia presents herself as someone who sees clients as experts in their own stories and wants to help them build on their existing strengths.
Her approach is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on talking through patterns that keep problems active, and on simple strategies to manage strong emotions and day-to-day pressures. She aims to help people notice small differences that add up to clearer thinking and steadier responses.
Maryia also addresses wider life concerns that often overlap with anger and stress, such as grief, sleep and eating difficulties, and career worries. She supports work on attachment and abandonment issues, communication and control concerns, and problems that arise during separation or divorce.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation about goals and next steps. The counsellor draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions, matching methods to each person's needs. Sessions are conducted in English and based in the United Kingdom.
To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Maryia draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One common method she uses focuses on recognising unhelpful thinking and testing it against real-life evidence to reduce anxiety and angry reactions. This approach helps people notice the thoughts that trigger strong feelings and try different responses.Another technique emphasises learning practical skills to manage intense emotions and stress. These are simple exercises and behavioural tweaks people can use during heated moments, at work, or after difficult conversations. The emphasis is on short, repeatable steps rather than lengthy theory.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to clarify goals and pick methods that suit their situation and preferences. That means the first sessions are often spent mapping problems, trying a technique, and checking what feels useful.
If you want to use online sessions, please confirm the available formats before booking. The profile does not list specific session formats, so checking options is advised. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and use quieter surroundings or shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adjust pacing, homework and techniques to match how you prefer to work.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as anger, grief and sleep or eating difficulties.
What is her style of therapy?
Sessions are practical and conversational, focusing on talking through patterns and building simple strategies to manage emotions and everyday pressures.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with the issues listed in her profile.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.