- Anger management
- Stress reduction
- Grief and loss
About Mia
Mia Pickard is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and anger. Sessions are presented in a clear, direct way so someone feeling overwhelmed can talk through what matters most.
Mia aims to make the room straightforward and practical. She helps clients name patterns that cause repeated frustration or sudden outbursts. Together they look at triggers, breathing and grounding techniques, and steps to rebuild trust in close relationships after conflict.
Her work also covers sleep problems, eating concerns and addictions. People dealing with life transitions, parenting strains, or long-term illness can bring those problems into sessions. She includes issues such as attachment, abandonment, and the impacts of adoption and foster care when relevant.
Mia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and to plan simple experiments clients can try between sessions. She helps clients notice small changes that reduce reactivity and improve coping with stress at work and at home.
Sessions are conducted in English in the UK. Mia asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire to match needs and to schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Approaches used and online session practicalities
Mia works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One common approach she uses focuses on identifying patterns and triggers that lead to anger and distress, then practising small behavioural changes to reduce reactivity. This helps with workplace frustration and repeated arguments at home.Another approach she uses involves practical grounding and breathing exercises to manage acute stress and anxiety. These techniques are short and can be practised between sessions to help reduce tension and improve sleep and concentration.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mia will discuss different techniques and choose what fits the client's needs, goals and preferences. She frames this as a collaborative process and adjusts plans based on what works in day-to-day life.
The biography does not list which session formats are used, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to support consistent progress while clients balance work and family commitments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she work with?
Mia works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger and coping with life changes. She also addresses a range of related concerns such as sleep, eating, addictions and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a direct, practical way. Sessions focus on identifying triggers and building skills to reduce reactivity.
How much professional experience does she have?
Mia has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom. That experience includes supporting people with anger and grief issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not currently accept international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.