- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship difficulty
- Practical coping
About Maryia
Maryia Farooq is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems and trauma. She works with those struggling with depression, grief, parenting pressures, sleep and eating concerns, and issues around self-esteem and career. People dealing with addictions, compassion fatigue and life changes can also bring their concerns to her.
Maryia keeps the work straightforward and person-centred. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on small, manageable steps towards the goals you set.
With three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom, she draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address things like attachment and abandonment worries, communication problems, and intimacy concerns. She also supports people facing fertility, cancer-related stresses, and caregiver strain.
Her style is collaborative. Maryia will listen and help you make sense of difficult feelings, then try approaches that fit your needs. Progress is usually explored week by week, with an emphasis on what helps you cope day to day.
To begin, she asks people to reflect on their immediate concerns and goals. The next steps are about creating practical plans you can use between sessions. This approach is intended to make therapy useful for everyday life rather than a distant goal.
Practical approaches for online counselling
Maryia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on what helps in day-to-day life. One common approach she applies is person-centred work, which means the counsellor listens closely and helps clients identify their own strengths and goals, useful for anxiety, low mood and relationship matters. She also draws on short-term, problem-focused strategies that break large issues into manageable steps, which can help with stress, sleep and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Maryia will help clients decide what fits best by discussing goals, preferences and how they respond to different ideas. That choice is collaborative and may shift as therapy progresses.
If you are considering online therapy, check which session options are available before booking. The practical benefits include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, reducing travel time, and making it easier to keep regular weekly appointments. Online work can also make shorter check-ins simpler, or allow sessions without being on camera if that suits the client better. Confirm current session formats when you book so you know what to expect.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this counsellor help with?
Maryia supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as depression, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, and addiction.
How would sessions generally feel and flow?
Sessions are collaborative and person-centred, focusing on listening first and then working on practical steps and coping strategies tailored to each person's goals.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional experience and works in the United Kingdom supporting people with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this counsellor?
She is not currently accepting international clients; sessions are provided within the United Kingdom context.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.