Counsellor profile
Maria Stride, BACP, NCPS
BACP counsellor - family and parenting concerns
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- Person-centred approach
- Mindfulness techniques
- Solution-focused work
About Maria
Maria Stride is a BACP and NCPS-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with six years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain and issues around self-esteem and intimacy. She also supports clients with trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, ADHD and a wide range of family and parenting pressures.
Maria uses a person-centred way of working. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and on clear, steady steps forward. She listens without rushing and helps people name the practical problems beneath strong emotions.
Mindfulness techniques are drawn in to help with overwhelming feelings and to build simple coping skills for day-to-day life. Solution-focused ideas are used alongside this to spot what is already working and to plan small, achievable changes. The combination aims to keep sessions grounded and manageable for busy adults.
The therapist also works with issues connected to abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, codependency, infertility and family problems. She can support people dealing with anger, sleep difficulties, isolation and career-related stress. Creative exercises may be suggested when talking feels difficult.
Maria accepts international clients and offers practical guidance for those balancing parenting or caring responsibilities alongside therapy. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the service's booking flow.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what the client is saying. Online sessions using this approach still centre the person's concerns and pace, making space for practical problem-solving and emotional processing.Mindfulness Therapy adds simple exercises to help manage stress and anxiety. These are short, practiceable techniques that can be used between sessions to reduce overwhelm and improve sleep or focus.
Solution-Focused Therapy looks for existing strengths and small changes that make a difference. In an online setting this often means setting achievable goals and reviewing progress week to week, which fits well with busy home lives.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is something the therapist will do together with the client. She will discuss needs, goals and preferences and adjust methods over time so sessions remain relevant and practical.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online appointments easier to fit around parenting, work or caring duties because they remove travel and can be scheduled in shorter blocks when needed.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Maria supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain and intimacy issues, plus trauma-related and addiction concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She works in a person-centred way, listening and responding to what matters to the individual. Mindfulness and solution-focused elements are used to build coping skills and practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
She is listed with BACP and NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Will she work with clients outside the UK?
International clients are accepted; confirm any time zone considerations when booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the booking system.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.