I am licensed in the UK with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & career difficulties. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP (Accred) #117742
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Maria Baxendale Hume. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Brilliant therapist. From the very first moment I spoke to her, I felt that I am talking to the right person.
She took me through all the steps of our journey, explained everything in detail.
Very kind in her words, active listener. she gives understandable examples and answered every question I had.
I really recommend her as a professional therapist.
Written on Nov 21, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Marie is very focused and present while listening, her advice and approach is great and shes very lovable person
Written on Oct 15, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Maria has been like a breath of fresh air blowing through the tangles in my mind. This is my last chance to make sense of where I am, why I'm here and being able to chose our live chats without having to see her has been so empowering. Maria gets me, she understands that I don't want to actually see her as I know I will revert back to people pleasing and only say what I think will make her like me. This has helped me be angry and sad and say what I have only thought before without trying to be pleasant and kind. I feel totally safe with Maria, she doesn't judge me but validates my feelings and I don't have to give a thought to her facial expressions and body language. She is so, so helping me and I think everyone should have a Maria to talk to, plus I feel she is someone I would love to have as a friend. Mind you as I say to her "I don't ever want to see your face", she usually makes me laugh and cheers my day.
Written on Sep 16, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
This was my first time going into therapy and I was nervous that I would not find a therapist that I could connect to. I am so so lucky and grateful to have had Maria as my therapist! I instantly connected with Maria, I felt like she completely understood me as a person and my situation, and I trust her completely. She has been able to help me process and understand my situation and how I have been feeling. I am able to open up with no judgement and she has great ways and examples of how to cope with my emotions as it is clear she has extensive knowledge and expertise, and she has made me more aware of my patterns and how to deal with similar situations in the future. I couldn’t recommend Maria enough and thank you so much for your help!
Written on Mar 19, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching
She has bern essential in my desire to reset my priorities, balance my work and home schedule, set meaningful boundaries, and restore my confidence in the workplace… she has nourished and enriched my life with her counsel… and her kindness.
Written on Jun 10, 2023 after therapy with Maria for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I received support from Maria for many months. Maria's compassionate and productive approach was invaluable during a time of great transition in my life. I found our conversations to be hugely beneficial and have really shaped my way of thinking for the better. I would whole-heartedly recommend Maria especially for those who experience anxiety.
Written on Apr 10, 2023 after therapy with Maria for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes