- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English, Polish
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Maria
Maria Palej is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. Maria speaks English and Polish and draws on a combination of approaches to meet each person’s needs.
She offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through what feels overwhelming. Sessions focus on practical steps and on understanding patterns that keep problems repeating. Maria pays attention to how past experiences may shape current reactions and relationships.
Background and approach
Her work often helps people dealing with trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting challenges and major life changes. She also supports those coping with issues such as low self-esteem, anger, ADHD-related difficulties, and problems with intimacy and commitment. These areas are approached with sensitivity and an aim to build clearer choices.
Maria uses client-centred listening alongside psychodynamic thinking to explore background and meaning, and solution-focused methods to set short-term goals. Mindfulness practices are offered when helpful to reduce stress and increase moment-to-moment calm. Practical arrangements include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their routine.
Sessions are arranged via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and scheduling follows the therapist’s availability.
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
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Maria lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Practical therapeutic approaches for online care
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding each person’s experience through empathic listening and acceptance. It helps people feel heard and make their own choices about change. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness exercises to reduce stress and to feel more present in daily life; this can be useful for anxiety, sleep problems and racing thoughts.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences with the person and then try methods that fit those aims. Over time the plan can be adjusted so the work remains relevant and useful.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when seeing expressions matters. Phone sessions work well if bandwidth is limited or when a quicker check-in fits a lunch break. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing or who want brief, on-the-go support. These options make it easier to fit therapy around parenting, work and daily life.
Questions people ask about Maria
What concerns can be brought to therapy?
Maria works with problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction, along with parenting, relationship and grief issues.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Sessions combine warm, client-centred listening with psychodynamic exploration and solution-focused goal work. Mindfulness techniques can be used to manage stress in the moment.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
The therapist has six years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of life and emotional difficulties.
What credentials and region are listed?
Credentials shown are BACP and NCPS and the counsellor is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Polish only, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
People can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits their routine and preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions are provided through a subscription model that varies with location and therapist availability and can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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