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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- English and Spanish
About Maria
Maria Van Vreden is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 10 years of professional experience. She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and international clients may be accepted.
She helps people talk through upsetting events and everyday pressures. Conversations focus on what is happening now and practical ways to manage strong emotions. Maria aims to make sessions straightforward and unhurried so people can set the pace for what they discuss.
Her work includes addressing attachment and abandonment concerns, communication difficulties, caregiver stress and problems around control. She also supports people facing divorce or separation, grief linked to guilt and shame, and challenges with body image or life purpose.
Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to the person in front of her. She encourages reflection on patterns that repeat in relationships and on practical steps to reduce anxiety or panic. Progress is tracked in plain terms so people know what they are working towards.
Sessions are arranged through an online matching process. Clients complete a short questionnaire, choose from the online therapy options, and schedule an initial appointment. Fees vary by location and the service uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
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Therapeutic approaches and remote working
Maria describes her work as using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Cognitive and behavioural approaches focus on how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and give simple tools to reduce anxiety and panic. These techniques help with symptoms like panic attacks, persistent worry and mood difficulties by testing unhelpful thoughts and building new coping responses.Trauma-informed ways of working concentrate on stabilising distress and making sense of upsetting experiences. This approach supports people experiencing post-traumatic stress, shame or the aftermath of abuse by pacing work and teaching grounding and regulation strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different methods and decide together which fits the person's needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted as sessions progress.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals generally adapt session length and structure to suit everyday schedules and practical constraints.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, panic, body image and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions practical and paced to the client. Conversations focus on understanding patterns and finding manageable steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
Maria has 10 years of professional experience working with people in counselling roles. That experience covers a range of emotional and relational issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom. BACP is the provided credential for professional registration.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and the service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is shown during the booking process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The matching step helps pair needs and preferences.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.