Counsellor profile
Maryia Farooq, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
About Maryia
Counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years' professional experience working in the United Kingdom. Maryia Farooq helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns. She focuses on practical conversation and planning so people can manage day-to-day pressure more clearly.
Maryia works with people who are struggling with mood, grief, addiction and major life changes. She also supports issues around eating and sleeping, self-esteem, parenting strain, and career pressures. Her list of interests includes abandonment and attachment questions, communication problems, and difficulties linked to fertility, cancer or caregiving stress.
Her approach begins with listening and noticing what is already helping the person. Sessions look at patterns in thoughts and behaviour and then try out small changes. The emphasis is on clear steps that can be used between meetings to reduce distress and improve routines.
Maryia describes clients as the experts in their own lives and focuses on collaborative planning. She uses practical guidance rather than clinical jargon. Conversations are kept straightforward so people can leave sessions with a clear next step.
For people thinking of starting, she asks for a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled first session. Maryia works in English and does not take international clients at this time. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and how online counselling works
Maryia draws on evidence-based techniques that focus on thoughts, behaviour and relationships. One common approach looks at how thinking patterns keep problems going and teaches practical ways to test and change those patterns. This helps with anxiety, low mood and repetitive worrying. Another helpful strand concentrates on behaviour and routine. It breaks down problems into small, manageable actions and builds steadier daily habits to improve sleep, eating and energy levels. This method is often useful for coping with life changes and recovery from addictive behaviour. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maryia will talk with the client about goals and preferences and agree together on what to try first. She frames this as a collaborative process and adapts as progress is reviewed. Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography does not list formats. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats also use less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can suit different practical needs.Areas of expertise
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and intimacy-related issues, plus a range of related concerns such as grief, addiction and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses straightforward, practical conversation and collaborative planning. Sessions focus on spotting patterns and trying small changes to improve daily life.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience in counselling.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online counselling options button.
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.