Maria Howell, BACP
Maria Howell is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with seven years of practice.
- Stress & Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- +17 more
About Maria
Maria Howell is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with seven years of practice. She supports people facing stress, anxiety and depression, and those dealing with relationship pain, grief, or challenges around identity and sexuality. She also helps with addictions, sleep and eating concerns, and struggles with self‑esteem and life changes.
Maria creates a straightforward, non-judgemental space where people can say what they are feeling. She aims to make sessions clear and practical, focusing on what matters to each person.
Background and approach
The first conversations are often about immediate worries and what a client hopes to change. Her background includes work with adults and younger people across a wide range of difficulties. Maria has practised in settings that emphasise accessible, ethical care.
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. In sessions she helps people name patterns that keep them stuck and try small changes to test new ways of coping. Conversations can cover relationships, trauma, mood swings, or support after loss.
Maria tailors the pace to what a person can manage right now. People will find a calm, practical approach that focuses on today’s problems and next steps. She encourages active collaboration so clients leave with clearer choices and short, achievable goals.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 388714 | January 2027 |
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
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
Another approach emphasises understanding past experiences that shape how someone connects with others. It helps with relationship problems, attachment worries and feelings of abandonment by slowly building awareness and new ways of relating.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist discusses goals and preferences in early sessions and adjusts methods as understanding grows. Clients take an active role in testing what helps and shaping the plan.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face‑to‑face conversation when that is helpful. Phone sessions can be used when internet quality or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text‑based messaging suit brief check‑ins, reflective notes or when writing helps someone express themselves. These options give flexibility so therapy can work around work, family and travel commitments rather than adding extra trips.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Maria works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, grief, and self‑esteem problems.
What is the style of therapy like in sessions?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, focusing on identifying unhelpful patterns and trying manageable changes. Conversations aim to be clear and paced to each person’s needs.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with adults and younger people in a range of settings.
What credential or professional registration does she hold?
Maria is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are accepted, with sessions arranged to suit differing time zones and needs.
What session formats are available?
Maria offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text‑based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and the subscription handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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