- Warm and practical
- Goal focused
- Creative tools
About Maria
Maria Stride is a person-centred counsellor who offers calm, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, grief, low self-esteem and codependency. She works with depression, addictions, trauma, intimacy-related difficulties and life changes. Maria aims to create a compassionate place where people can talk at their own pace and feel heard.
Maria uses a warm, down-to-earth style in sessions. She listens without judgement and follows each person’s lead rather than imposing a rigid plan. Conversations may include reflecting on feelings, spotting patterns and trying small changes that might make daily life easier.
She blends person-centred practice with mindfulness and solution-focused ideas. Mindfulness helps people notice unhelpful thinking and come back to the present. Solution-focused techniques help set clear, manageable goals and track small steps towards them.
Maria has six years of experience working with people through trauma, loss and ongoing mental health challenges. Her stated credentials include BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and NCPS. She draws on creative tools such as art and play elements when words alone are not enough.
People meet her approach as collaborative and practical. She supports exploration of difficult topics while also working towards realistic, everyday coping strategies. The aim is to help people find more ease in day-to-day life and clearer ways forward.
Practical approaches for online counselling and care
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and responding to what matters most to the person. It aims to help people feel understood and to support them in finding their own solutions, which can be helpful for issues such as low self-esteem, grief and relationship strain.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting carried away by them. It can reduce stress, ease anxiety and help people cope when emotions feel overwhelming.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and on building what already works. It is useful for people who want practical changes, clearer goals and steady progress on everyday problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Maria works collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person's needs, goals and preferences. She adapts sessions over time so the approach stays practical and relevant.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around busy days and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins or to arrange sessions across different time zones when relevant. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking to ensure they match your needs.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Maria support?
She supports stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, codependency and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred, warm and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening and following the person's priorities.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Maria has six years of clinical experience working with people through trauma, hardship and ongoing mental health challenges.
What credentials and region are listed for this counsellor?
She is listed with BACP and NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can people abroad work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.