Counsellor profile
Maria Stride, BACP, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Person-centred therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Solution-focused work
About Maria
Counsellor Maria Stride is a BACP and NCPS member with six years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, ADHD and a wide range of life changes and losses.
Maria uses a person-centred style. Sessions focus on what matters to the client and move at a comfortable pace. She listens without judgement and helps people name feelings and practical next steps.
Her work draws on client-centred therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods. That means she stays with the client's experience, uses simple mindfulness exercises to manage strong emotions, and looks for small changes that make a difference day to day.
Maria sometimes uses creative tools such as drawing or simple tasks to help people express things that are hard to say. These are offered alongside talking, not instead of it. She describes her way of working as collaborative and down-to-earth.
People contact her for a mix of short-term support and longer conversations about persistent issues. She will discuss goals and practical options during the first meeting so the next steps are clear and sensible for the client.
How her approaches translate into online counselling
Maria draws on client-centred therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused work. Client-centred therapy means the counsellor follows the person's concerns and helps them make sense of their feelings. It suits people who need a listening ear and time to be heard.Mindfulness techniques are short exercises that help notice thoughts and emotions without getting overwhelmed. These can be used for anxiety, stress and sleep problems. Solution-focused work looks for small, practical steps that move things forward quickly and is useful for immediate problems like coping with change or workplace stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Maria will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what has helped before, and together they will decide which methods to try. That way the plan reflects the person's needs rather than a fixed method.
The original profile does not specify which session formats she offers, so please confirm current online options before booking. Choosing online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel. Registered or accredited professionals often use these practical benefits to help maintain continuity of support.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD and other life changes listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She works in a person-centred way, listening without judgement and working collaboratively to set goals and decide next steps.
How much experience does she have?
Maria has six years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
Which professional bodies is she on?
She is listed with BACP and NCPS as stated in her profile.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted according to the profile information.
What are the session formats?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
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