Maria Van Vreden, BACP
Maria Van Vreden supports people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and the impact of trauma and abuse.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and Abuse
- +3 more
About Maria
Maria Van Vreden supports people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and the impact of trauma and abuse. She also helps with low self-esteem, motivation and family-related concerns. Her approach is calm and direct, aimed at helping people speak about hard things and find practical ways forward.
Maria trained in the United Kingdom and holds a BACP credential, which she uses to guide her practice. She has ten years of professional experience and has worked with a wide range of life challenges.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what matters now and on steps people can try between meetings. In the room she aims to build a steady, non-judgemental relationship so people feel heard. Conversations move at the client’s pace, with gentle challenges and practical tasks when useful.
She encourages clear communication and realistic goals rather than quick fixes. Maria pays attention to how past attachment wounds and abandonment issues can shape current relationships and feelings. She also addresses themes such as body image, guilt and shame, isolation and life purpose in straightforward terms.
Clients often work on communication skills, setting boundaries and rebuilding confidence. Therapy can include short exercises, reflective discussion and brief behavioural steps to try between sessions. Maria offers sessions in English and Spanish and accepts international clients who prefer online formats.
Her style is practical, steady and supportive.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 378743 | 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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Online support
Another common approach looks at attachment and abandonment themes from the past and how these shape current relationships. Sessions explore patterns in communication and trust, and aim to build clearer ways of relating and setting boundaries. This work can reduce isolation and mend self-esteem over time.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy with Maria is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone calls can be quicker check-ins or suit low bandwidth, and messaging or live chat can fit into busy days or provide short reflective support. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel, while keeping continuity of care when schedules change.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Maria help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Additional areas include attachment issues, panic attacks, body image and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is calm, direct and non-judgemental. Conversations are practical and paced to the individual, with tasks or exercises offered when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
Maria has ten years of professional experience working with adults on a variety of mental health and life concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds a BACP credential and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in my language?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She also accepts international clients who prefer online work.
Which session formats does she offer?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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