About Maria
Maria Stride is a person-centred counsellor who helps people through stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties. She brings six years of experience and a calm, down-to-earth manner to sessions. Maria works with issues including addiction, intimacy concerns, ADHD, LGBT matters and coping with big life changes.
Her style is warm and collaborative. She listens with empathy and gently guides conversations so people can find their own answers. Sessions aim to feel practical and relatable rather than clinical or formal.
Background and approach
Maria uses client-centred approaches alongside mindfulness and solution-focused techniques. That means sessions often focus on what matters most to the person and on small, achievable steps. She also offers creative options, such as art and play-based activities, to help express feelings that are hard to put into words.
People come to her when they feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure what to do next. Maria will work at the client’s pace and help them explore choices, build self-esteem, and manage stress. Her aim is to support clearer thinking and steadier emotional footing.
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. Maria is comfortable working with international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, clients use the site’s matching process to book and schedule sessions.
What Maria works with
Everything Maria lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Maria is listed here; the rest shows what else Maria works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Maria lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Maria’s approaches translate to online counselling
Maria uses client-centred therapy to put the person's priorities first, focusing on listening, understanding and supporting choices that feel right. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through difficult feelings and to be heard without judgement.She also draws on mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and feelings in the moment and reduce stress. Mindfulness can be useful for anxiety, sleep trouble and managing intense emotions. Solution-focused work looks at practical, short-term steps to move forward and can suit people who want clear actions and small goals to try between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Maria will discuss preferences, needs and goals and will adapt methods collaboratively so sessions are useful and manageable. Clients and therapist choose what feels most helpful together.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online working helpful because it can fit around work or family commitments, reduce travel time and make it easier to keep regular appointments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or approaches that use voice rather than video to suit different situations.
Questions people ask about Maria
What concerns does Maria support?
She supports a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, addictions, ADHD, LGBT matters and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centred, warm and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on listening and collaborating to find practical steps that feel right for the client.
What experience does she have?
Maria has six years of professional experience working with people through trauma, hardship and mental health challenges.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is listed with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Maria?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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