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- integrative counsellor
- BACP registered
- focus on anxiety
About Maria
Counsellor, BACP registered, 4 years' experience. Maria Lawrence focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and other common difficulties such as low self-esteem, depression and grief.
Maria describes herself as an integrative counsellor. She draws on a wide range of therapeutic resources and disciplines to find approaches that suit each person. Sessions are collaborative: she helps clients recognise issues, set goals and test practical steps towards change.
She works with present-day problems as well as past events that still affect daily life. Maria lists additional focus areas including addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, career questions, bipolar, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue and ADHD. This range shows the kinds of concerns she often talks about in sessions.
Her practice uses everyday language and short-term goals when people want them, while also supporting longer conversations when needed. The emphasis is on exploring feelings, identifying options and trying out small changes between sessions.
Maria offers sessions in English and operates from the United Kingdom. She asks new clients to use the site’s matching questionnaire and booking flow to arrange a first meeting and to confirm the current session arrangements and fees before scheduling.
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Approaches used and what online sessions involve
Maria describes herself as an integrative counsellor who draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One common approach she uses focuses on identifying current stressors and developing practical coping skills to manage anxiety and overwhelm. This method helps people notice patterns and try small, testable changes between sessions for clearer day-to-day functioning.Another approach looks at how past events affect present feelings and relationships. This work involves talking through memories and current reactions to understand recurring difficulties and to explore alternative responses. It is useful for trauma, grief and long-standing relationship patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different methods and decide together which ones fit the client's needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative selection is revisited as progress is made and circumstances change.
The practical benefits of remote sessions depend on the formats the therapist currently offers. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns. Additional areas include depression, grief, addictions, trauma, eating and sleeping problems and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
She practices as an integrative counsellor, drawing from a range of therapeutic resources to find what suits each person. Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working as a counsellor. That experience covers a variety of common mental health and relationship concerns.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP registered and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. People located in the United Kingdom should confirm session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; check the matching and booking pages for exact fees.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.