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- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
About Maria
Maria Stannard is a BACP therapist practising in the United Kingdom with five years of experience. Maria works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and self-esteem issues, and LGBT matters. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Maria describes their approach as client-centred. They focus on the person in front of them and treat clients as the experts on their own lives. That means sessions often begin by listening closely to what matters most to the client and building on existing strengths.
They also draw on existential ideas to help people make sense of difficult life questions. This can include talking through values, purpose, and what gives life meaning when things feel unclear. Trauma-focused work is used where there is a history of abuse or overwhelming experiences, with attention to safety and pacing.
Maria identifies as autistic and uses that lived experience to inform their practice when supporting neurodivergent clients. They help with related concerns such as autism, Asperger syndrome, sensory overwhelm and communication differences. Practical conversation about day-to-day strategies is part of the work.
Conversations in sessions are straightforward and person-centred. Clients can expect to reflect on feelings, consider choices, and try out new ways of coping. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session via the service button.
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How these approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on attentive listening and following the client’s lead. Online sessions use that same stance to help people voice what matters and notice personal strengths. This approach is useful for anxiety, low mood and relationship concerns.Existential Therapy looks at values, meaning and life direction. In remote sessions this can mean structured conversations about choices, purpose and coping with uncertainty. It suits people wanting clearer perspective on big life questions.
Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses responses to past harm by working at a careful pace and using grounding techniques. Online sessions can adapt pacing and check in frequently to make the work manageable for each person.
The therapist will work collaboratively to find the best approach for each client, discussing needs, goals and preferences in early meetings. Together they will review which methods feel most useful and adjust the approach over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits practical schedules. Registered or accredited professionals commonly use these practical benefits to help therapy fit into everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor address?
Maria works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and self-esteem concerns, and LGBT matters. There is additional focus on autism, body image, caregiver stress and other related areas.
What therapeutic approaches are used?
Client-Centred Therapy guides much of the work, with Existential Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy also used where helpful. The approach is conversational and follows the client’s priorities.
How much professional experience is there?
They have five years of professional experience working in therapeutic roles. That timeframe covers work with the range of concerns listed above.
What are the credentials and where are sessions based?
Maria is a BACP Therapist and a registered member of the BACP (MBACP). Sessions are provided from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the region indicated when signing up.
How do I get started with this counsellor?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.