Maria Stride , BACP, NCPS

Maria Stride is a person-centred counsellor with six years of experience supporting people through trauma, hardship, and a range of mental health challenges. She approaches each person as an individual, offering a compassionate, nonjudgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored at a comfortable pace. Maria believes the therapeutic relationship itself is central to change, and she prioritises warmth, empathy, and a down-to-earth manner in every session.

Her work is collaborative rather than prescriptive, adapting to what feels meaningful and useful for each person instead of following a rigid method. To help express emotions that can be difficult to put into words, she also incorporates creative techniques such as art and play therapy when appropriate. Maria holds BACP and NCPS credentials, which indicate professional training and membership with recognised counselling bodies, and she brings practical care and steady support to people seeking to move forward or find new possibilities in their lives.

Client-Centered, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Online Support

Maria brings several accessible therapeutic approaches to online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgemental environment where the person leads the pace and direction of change; it is helpful for exploring personal values, relationships, and emotional recovery. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple practices to notice thoughts and feelings with calm awareness, which can reduce reactivity and help manage stress and anxiety. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying strengths and practical steps toward specific goals, making it useful for people who want short-term, goal-oriented progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Maria works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place through video calls, on the phone, by live chat, or via text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, travel, or mobility needs, and they support access for people living in different locations. Licensed professionals and therapists can effectively deliver these approaches in an online format while tailoring the experience to individual circumstances.