Maria Stride, BACP, NCPS
Maria Stride is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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About Maria
Maria Stride is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. She offers a calm, compassionate space where clients can talk through painful experiences at their own pace. Maria uses a straightforward, person-centred way of working that keeps the client’s needs central to each session.
She draws on six years of experience supporting people through trauma, grief and life changes. Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. Maria aims to make conversations feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
Background and approach
Her style is warm and empathic. She encourages people to name what matters to them and to try small, practical steps between sessions. When words are hard, she may suggest simple creative techniques such as drawing or playful exercises to help express feelings.
Maria combines person-centred listening with mindfulness tools and solution-focused ideas. That mix can help with coping skills, improving sleep, reducing anxiety, and working through loss or difficult relationship patterns. She keeps goals realistic and tailored to each person.
People often come to Maria feeling stuck, isolated, or unsure how to move forward. She supports them in discovering clearer choices and building steadier day-to-day routines. Her aim is to help clients regain a sense of direction and greater emotional balance.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 377560 | October 2025 |
| NCPS | NCS24-05166 | October 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
- 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.
Online support
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple exercises to notice thoughts and bodily feelings without getting swept away by them. These practices work well over video or phone and can help with anxiety, sleep problems and stress management.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and short-term goals. It is useful for people who want clear actions and quicker progress, and it transfers easily to online formats where brief check-ins and goal reviews suit busy schedules.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your needs, preferences and goals and then agree together which methods to try. This collaborative process helps make sessions feel relevant and manageable.
Online therapy offers flexibility and simple access to care. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions suit lower bandwidth or when a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging can be used for short updates, journalling-style work or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while still working with registered or accredited professionals.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Maria focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems, and also works with issues such as grief, trauma, addictions and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, empathic and person-centred. Sessions are collaborative and paced to what feels comfortable for the client.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Maria has six years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health and life difficulties, including coping with change and compassion fatigue.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is listed with BACP and NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients may meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on preference.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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