Maria Baxendale Hume, BACP
Maria Baxendale Hume is a counsellor with ten years of experience based in the United Kingdom.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
- +17 more
About Maria
Maria Baxendale Hume is a counsellor with ten years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns and career pressures. Maria aims to make the first step feel less daunting and to offer steady support as someone looks for change.
She creates an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgement. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage difficult emotions and on small actions that build confidence over time.
Background and approach
Maria blends approaches that help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses in day-to-day life. Her practice includes work around grief, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, parenting stress and burnout. She also supports people facing identity-related issues, neurodiversity questions and long-term health concerns.
Maria is familiar with a wide range of life transitions and the kinds of strain they bring. Therapy often involves looking at what matters most to someone and setting realistic steps toward those values. Maria uses conversational, down-to-earth language and aims to adapt her style to each person.
The goal is to leave sessions with clear ideas to try between appointments. Clients can expect collaboration on goals and a focus on everyday strategies that make life more manageable. Maria works in English and is available to people located in the UK as well as international clients who wish to meet online.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 117742 | April 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Maria works with
Everything Maria lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace 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.
Online support
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Maria will discuss different styles with each person and decide together which methods fit best with their goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and adjusts over time as needs change.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth, live chat can suit quick check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments while keeping the focus on practical, usable strategies.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Maria help with?
Maria supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, career difficulties and depression, among other issues such as grief, trauma and sleep problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, conversational style that focuses on clear steps and coping strategies. Sessions aim to be collaborative and grounded in everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
Maria has ten years of professional practice working with adults on a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP registered and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions can be arranged with international clients, and she is open to working with people who live outside the UK via online formats.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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