- Years in practice
- 4
- Registration
- NCPS
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Maria
Maria Mina is a counsellor who aims to make starting therapy less daunting. She focuses on helping people clear the obstacles that stop them living a meaningful, authentic life. Maria presents a calm, honest style and works to create an empathic space for honest conversation.
She offers straightforward talking therapy where clients can reflect and decide what they want to change. Sessions are supportive and non-judgemental, and Maria helps people work out practical next steps toward their goals.
Background and approach
Her approach is adaptable so conversations are shaped to each person’s needs. Maria holds the NCPS credential from the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. Outside independent practice she works with Anxiety UK as an approved therapist and volunteers with the mental health charity Mind.
Before training as a counsellor she spent many years in public and not-for-profit roles, including human resources leadership. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem. She also supports those facing work-related change, career uncertainty, anger and relationship concerns.
Parenting is listed among her focus areas for people seeking support around family roles and responsibilities. Sessions are aimed at people wanting a practical, reflective space to talk through problems and make changes. Maria helps clients set realistic goals and works alongside them to build coping strategies and clearer ways forward.
What Maria works with
Everything Maria lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Maria helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
Approaches and how online sessions help
Maria uses a blend of evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. One common approach focuses on talking through thoughts and feelings to spot patterns that cause distress and then experimenting with small behaviour changes to improve daily coping. This method is useful for anxiety, low mood and overwhelming stress.Another approach emphasises goal-setting and practical steps. Sessions look at what a person wants to change, break goals into manageable tasks and build skills to manage setbacks. This can help with career decisions, parenting pressures and life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options in early sessions and choose methods together based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels realistic and useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video suits deeper conversations when visual contact helps, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins or when scheduling is tight. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, childcare and day-to-day life.
Questions people ask about Maria
What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
Maria works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem and anger, among other issues. She also supports people facing work changes, career decisions and parenting challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is supportive, non-judgemental and honest. Conversations focus on reflection and practical steps to help people move forward.
What experience does she bring?
Maria has four years of counselling experience and a background in human resources and the not-for-profit sector prior to becoming a counsellor.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the NCPS credential from the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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