- Values focused
- Practical steps
- Non-judgemental
About Maria
Maria Baxendale Hume BACP offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by money worries, work stress, relationships or low confidence. She writes in a straightforward way and helps people take small steps that can make day-to-day life feel more manageable.
She creates a welcoming space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about without judgement. Conversations focus on what matters to the person in front of her, and on realistic changes they can try between sessions. Maria encourages clarity about values and practical choices while keeping the pace suited to each client.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people live by their values even when feelings are difficult. She also uses existential ideas to look at meaning and personal choice when people face major life changes or uncertainty.
Maria has worked in the United Kingdom for ten years and holds BACP registration, which indicates professional membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Her background includes supporting people with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, work and career issues, and difficulties linked to parenting and caregiving.
People come for help with sleeping problems, anger, attention difficulties such as ADHD, and long-term health concerns that affect mood. She also supports those navigating identity and intimacy issues, adoption and attachment questions, and the strain of caregiving or chronic illness.
Maria offers a collaborative, down-to-earth style. She works with each person to set clear goals and practical steps, and she checks in on progress as therapy continues.
How these approaches can work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, life changes and decisions about money or career.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and helps people try out different responses. It is helpful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and practical coping strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what feels manageable, and then tailor techniques from these approaches together with the client. This is a collaborative process and can change as needs evolve.
Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can allow shorter check-ins when needed, and it can help people keep continuity of care if they move or travel. The original biography does not list which session formats are offered, so please confirm the available online or in-person options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can adapt exercises, homework and guided conversations to work well over distance.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and bipolar issues, and with money and financial worries among other concerns.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and existential ideas, focusing on practical changes and on values-led decision making.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom with a range of emotional and life difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and 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 costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.