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7 Years Experience
Why we recommend Maria
Drawing on extensive experience across clinical and organisational settings, Maria specialises in relational dynamics and professional stress. She helps clients navigate complex challenges to cultivate a more authentic and fulfilling life.
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Maria
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£80/session
Existential-Integrative Psychotherapist · Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy
Workplace Wellbeing Specialist Existential & Insight-Oriented Therapist MBACP (Accred)
Specialises in
Cultural Awareness, Trauma, Health Related, Suicidal Thoughts
Vibe
Dynamic and warm, Maria brings a highly engaging, expressive energy to the room. She is deeply invested in your story, holding the space with a confident, attentive presence that ensures you always feel heard and supported.
Approach
Blending different methods through an integrative approach, Maria helps you explore the big picture of your identity and values. She also provides practical psychoeducation, explaining your mind-body reactions to offer deep validation.
What Clients Say
Clients love how Maria balances clinical expertise with relatable empathy. They particularly value her deep understanding of workplace burnout, helping them rebuild confidence and agency after toxic experiences.
Qualifications
- Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy
- MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- BSc (Hons) in Psychology
About Maria
I am a registered MBACP (Accred) psychotherapist offering a compassionate and non judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood and supported. I work with adults experiencing a range of difficulties, with a particular focus on workplace related challenges such as stress, burnout and workplace bullying. Together, we will explore your concerns at your own pace, helping you make sense of your experiences and move towards a more fulfilling and authentic way of living.
My journey into psychotherapy has been shaped by both professional experience and a deep curiosity about the human condition. Working across a range of mental health and organisational settings over the years, I became increasingly aware of how profoundly our environments, particularly the workplace, can impact our sense of self, wellbeing and relationships. At the heart of my work is the belief that meaningful change begins when people feel truly seen, heard and understood, creating space for reflection, self awareness and sustainable personal growth.
What I find most rewarding about my work is witnessing the shifts that can happen when someone begins to understand themselves more deeply, whether that is gaining clarity about patterns in relationships, feeling more confident setting boundaries, or simply feeling less alone in their experiences. I believe many of our struggles are not signs of weakness, but meaningful responses to the environments and experiences we have lived through, and this understanding continues to shape the compassion and curiosity I bring into my work.
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Key Focus Areas
I support adults experiencing workplace stress, burnout, workplace bullying, anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, low self esteem, bereavement, life transitions and cultural or expatriate adjustment. I feel particularly suited to working with individuals who may feel stuck, overwhelmed or impacted by difficult relational dynamics, especially within professional environments where confidence, identity and wellbeing may have been affected over time.
My professional background in mental health spans over a decade across NHS primary care services, Employee Assistance Programmes, charitable organisations, private practice and international settings within both the UK and Greece. I am currently completing a Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology at the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling as part of Middlesex University London, with a clinical and research specialisation in workplace bullying, alongside qualifications in counselling, psychotherapy, psychology and child and adolescent mental health.
Therapeutic approach
My style as a therapist is warm, empathic and collaborative. I aim to create a space that feels safe, calm and non judgemental, where you can speak openly and at your own pace. Whilst I am gently supportive, I also value honesty and thoughtful reflection, and may offer observations or questions that help deepen your understanding of yourself and your experiences. Building a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship is central to my work, and I approach this through consistency, emotional presence and genuine attentiveness.
My core therapeutic framework is existential and integrative, meaning I see each person as unique and do not believe in a one size fits all approach to therapy. Alongside existential psychotherapy, I draw from person centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic thinking and transactional analysis depending on what feels most helpful for you. Together, we may explore current experiences, relational patterns, past influences and unhelpful ways of thinking, helping you develop greater self awareness, clarity and more supportive ways of responding to life’s challenges.
Modalities
Client Centred TherapyCouples TherapyHumanistic TherapyIntegrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyPsychotherapy
Session Types
Individual
I offer individual therapy for adults on both a short term and long term basis, tailoring the therapeutic process to your individual needs and what feels most helpful for you. My approach is integrative, with a strong foundation in existential psychotherapy, allowing us to explore your experiences, emotional patterns, relationships and sense of meaning in a thoughtful and collaborative way. Some clients benefit from a more reflective and exploratory space, whilst others may prefer a more structured or goal oriented approach. Throughout the process, I aim to remain flexible, responsive and attuned to your needs, ensuring therapy feels relevant, supportive and meaningful whilst helping you develop greater self awareness, emotional resilience and clarity.
Session fees
| Session type | Format | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Online | £80 |
Ready to Begin?
If you feel my approach resonates with you, I warmly invite you to get in touch. Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, but you do not have to navigate things on your own. We can arrange an initial conversation to explore what brings you to therapy and whether working together feels like the right fit for you.