Hi, my name is Maria - thank you for considering me as your counsellor.


My counselling style:

I offer a flexible approach to talking therapy.
Utilising my core training in person-centred, I also blend CBT skills, psychoeducation and grounding strategies. 

My style is relaxed, welcoming and non-clinical - with gentle challenges and empowering support. 

*I also offer a guided visualisation technique called 'Rewind'. 


My counselling qualification:

HE Diploma in Counselling from Glyndwr/Wrexham University. 


Recent CPD/training:

Neurodiversity. Peri/menopause. Advanced diploma in CBT. LGBTQ+. Mindfulness teacher diploma. Social anxiety. Relational depth. Diploma in child psychology. ACE's. Domestic and sexual abuse. PTSD.


Who I work with:

I work with individual people aged 18+.
Mostly within the area's of:
Neurodivergence, trauma, anxiety, perimenopause, abuse.


My background:

Prior to becoming a counsellor, I worked within the advice and guidance sector for over 20 years, mainly with teenagers.
I supported a diverse caseload of people in areas such as; domestic abuse, welfare rights, careers guidance, supported housing. 


You are welcome here.