Maria Brassington, BACP
Maria Brassington is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with nine years of experience.
About Maria
Maria Brassington is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with nine years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. Maria focuses on practical ways to manage motivation and the strain that comes with life changes.
She aims to offer respectful and compassionate support. Conversations are tailored to each person, so sessions focus on what matters to the individual. Maria works to make each session straightforward and useful rather than full of jargon.
Background and approach
In sessions she listens for what is holding someone back and helps them try small, realistic steps forward. That might include learning ways to reduce worry, building confidence, or breaking larger problems into manageable tasks. The emphasis is on practical tools people can use between meetings.
Maria adjusts pace and style to suit different needs. Some people want a structured plan to follow. Others prefer open conversation and reflection.
Her approach is collaborative and aims to respect each person’s values and goals. She encourages people to recognise the courage it takes to start therapy. The first meetings are about understanding the problem and agreeing clear small goals.
From there, sessions focus on progress people can measure in daily life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 147772 | May 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.
Online support
Another approach emphasises building small, achievable habits and skills to boost motivation and confidence. That work often includes setting clear, realistic tasks between sessions and reviewing progress together, which can be especially helpful during life changes.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Maria will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and suggest techniques that fit. She aims to adjust methods as therapy progresses so the work stays relevant to what you want to change.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life or other commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Maria commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical, focusing on small steps and usable strategies rather than theoretical explanations.
How much experience does she have?
Maria has nine years of professional experience supporting people with mood and adjustment concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP counsellor and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How do fees and getting started work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a cancellable subscription model. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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