- Warm collaborative style
- Mindfulness and goals
- Creative practical tools
About Maria
Maria Stride works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem and a range of other life pressures. She is also experienced supporting those dealing with depression, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related worries, sleep difficulties, anger and career stress. Maria describes herself as a person-centred counsellor who offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through whatever feels most pressing.
Maria has six years of practical experience. She aims to make sessions straightforward and grounded. Conversations are guided by each person's pace and priorities rather than a fixed script. She uses a warm, empathic style that focuses on what the client brings into the room.
Her practice draws on client-centred work alongside mindfulness and solution-focused techniques. Mindfulness is used to help with present-moment coping and easing emotional overwhelm. Solution-focused ideas support short-term goal setting and practical steps when people want clearer direction.
Maria also brings creative methods into some sessions, using art and play elements when words feel difficult. These can help people name emotions or try out new ways of relating to problems. The mix of talking and creative work is chosen to suit the person and the issue at hand.
She is registered with BACP and NCPS, and practises in the United Kingdom. Sessions are held in English and international clients are welcomed. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session arrangements and practical details with the therapist.
How her approaches work in online therapy
Maria uses client-centred principles to build a supportive online therapeutic relationship, focusing on listening, empathy and the client's own priorities. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through difficult feelings and make sense of their experience.She also uses mindfulness techniques to teach simple grounding and breathing practices that can be used between sessions to reduce anxiety and manage overwhelm. Solution-focused work complements this by identifying small, practical steps and goals to move forward when life feels stuck.
Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Maria works collaboratively to decide what will help most. She will discuss your needs, preferences and goals and adjust methods as you go so the work stays useful and relevant.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities or busy days, and they allow brief check-ins when a quick review or a short practical session is useful.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Maria help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, low self-esteem, depression and addiction issues, among other life challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is person-centred, warm and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on collaboration and following the client's pace.
What experience does she have?
Maria has six years of experience working with people through trauma, hardship and a range of mental health challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
Maria is registered with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available formats with the therapist before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.