Counsellor profile
Maria Mina, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Coaching and goals
About Maria
Counsellor Maria Mina is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, NCPS, and has four years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns, among other areas listed in her profile. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients from the United Kingdom base.
Maria offers face-to-face counselling in private practice and also works with Anxiety UK and the mental health charity Mind as a therapist. Before training as a counsellor she spent many years in the public and not-for-profit sectors, including senior human resources roles that focused on inclusive and fair workplace culture.
Her stated approach combines different therapeutic methods to respond to what a person brings. In practical terms this means talking through immediate difficulties, looking at patterns that keep problems going, and agreeing steps to try between sessions. The focus is on what a person wants to change and small, manageable actions to support that work.
Maria lists a broad range of concerns she helps people with, including grief, parenting strain, work-related stress, low confidence and coping with life changes. She also notes coaching-style work alongside counselling, for people wanting clearer goals and practical next steps.
People considering contact are asked to use the online counselling options and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Maria describes her work as integrative, combining methods to meet a person's current needs. One common approach she uses is short-term, goal-focused work that clarifies what someone wants to change and sets practical steps to try. This can help with work stress, confidence and day-to-day coping. Another approach is grief-focused support, which involves space to talk about loss and gradual ways to manage emotions and routines again.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss needs, goals and preferences and agree an approach in collaboration with the client. That can mean trying one way for a few sessions and adapting if it does not feel helpful.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not enumerate them. Online counselling can help fit work or family life by reducing travel time and making it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or longer sessions around other commitments. It also allows people to continue work when location or travel make face-to-face meetings difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can explain which format they provide and help choose the option that fits day-to-day life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, low self-esteem and work-related problems.
What is her counselling style?
She describes an integrative approach, combining different therapeutic methods to suit what a person brings and to focus on practical steps between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working as a counsellor and also works with Anxiety UK and the charity Mind.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Fees vary with location and sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.