I am a person-centred psychotherapist with autism, licensed in the UK with 4 years of professional experience. I am experienced in helping clients with depression and anxiety, neurodivergence, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Grief, Eating disorders, Self esteem, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family problems, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #398442
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She is a professional and talented therapist. Always available and considerate. 10/10 would recommend.
Written on Dec 21, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 11 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, and career difficulties
Great therapist, kind, attentive and understanding
Written on Jun 05, 2023 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes