- Sleep and rest
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
About Maria
Maria Lawrence is a BACP counsellor who offers practical, person-centred support for people feeling overwhelmed by life. She works alongside clients to identify problems and set clear goals. Sessions are warm and non-judgemental with an emphasis on finding what helps each person move forward.
Maria uses an integrative approach, drawing on several evidence-based techniques to suit the individual. She asks about what matters most and tailors sessions to meet those needs rather than following one fixed method. This makes the work feel relevant and manageable for everyday life.
Common themes she supports include stress, anxiety, low mood and grief, along with relationship and intimacy-related concerns. She also helps people who struggle with sleep and eating issues, addictions, anger, and the strain of parenting. Maria talks through coping strategies, practical changes and ways to rebuild steady routines.
With four years of experience she brings a steady, straightforward style to conversations. She will listen, reflect back what she hears and offer small steps to try between sessions. Progress is often gradual, so Maria focuses on realistic changes that suit each person’s circumstances.
Sessions are conducted in English from the United Kingdom. If someone is interested in beginning, they complete the Start Therapy button questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. The service uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Evidence-based approaches and online therapy
Maria describes her work as integrative, which means she draws from a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to the person in front of her. One common method focuses on practical strategies for managing stress and anxiety, such as learning breathing or grounding exercises and breaking problems into smaller steps to try between sessions. Another approach emphasises routine and behavioural changes to support sleep and mood, helping people rebuild steady daily patterns and healthier night-time habits.Deciding which methods to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through your goals, listen to what has or hasn’t helped before, and together you will try approaches that feel useful. If something doesn’t suit, adjustments are made so the work remains relevant and manageable.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the session formats available before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that meeting remotely still lets them make steady progress while keeping therapy practical for everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Maria help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship or intimacy-related concerns, among other issues. Sleep and eating difficulties, addictions and coping with life changes are also within her areas of focus.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She offers an integrative, person-centred approach that adapts to each individual. Sessions are collaborative and aim to find practical strategies that fit daily life.
What experience does she bring?
Maria has four years of counselling experience and works in a straightforward, steady manner to help people take manageable steps forward.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is listed with BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions organised and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to see her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.