Counsellor profile
Maria-Ann Bulley, NCPS
Counsellor - Trauma and Grief
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Maria-Ann
Counsellor Maria-Ann Bulley is a member of NCPS with 22 years' experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship and intimacy-related issues. She also lists support for carers, adoption and foster care concerns, chronic illness and a range of life stresses.
Maria-Ann offers straightforward, person-focused counselling. Sessions are aimed at helping people talk through what feels difficult and develop practical coping steps. She uses approaches such as Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide sessions and set manageable goals.
Her practice often involves looking at recent problems and long-standing patterns. That might mean working on sleep, anger, self-esteem or habits that keep stress high. She also addresses relationship communication, intimacy worries and issues linked to family life and separation.
People bring a wide range of concerns, from workplace stress to the effects of abuse and bereavement. Maria-Ann mentions supporting LGBT clients and first responders among the groups she lists. She works with adults and young people as noted in her registration details.
Her approach is pragmatic and conversational. Sessions focus on what the client wants to change and on small steps that can be tried between meetings. The aim is to reduce distress and improve everyday functioning over time.
How her approaches work for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's experience. The counsellor listens and reflects what is said to help the client understand their feelings and choices. This approach suits people who need time to make sense of things and feel heard. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It uses practical exercises and experiments to change patterns that keep difficulties going. CBT is often chosen for anxiety, sleep problems and low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps. Sessions identify what is already working and build on that to move forward quickly. It can suit people who want brief, goal-oriented work. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and which methods fit best. This is a collaborative decision and can be reviewed as therapy progresses. Practical benefits of arranging sessions remotely depend on the formats the counsellor offers. The biography does not list specific formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, remote sessions can help fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time. They can also make it easier to continue work while living abroad or moving between locations.Areas of expertise
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She lists anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship and intimacy-related issues among her main concerns, plus workplace stress and self-esteem.
What therapy styles does she use?
She uses Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to structure sessions and set achievable goals.
How long has she been practising?
She has 22 years of experience working with adults and young people, as stated in her profile.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is listed with NCPS.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients and sessions can be arranged for people living outside the United Kingdom.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
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