- Person-centred care
- Mindfulness focus
- Goal-oriented steps
About Maria
Maria Stride offers help for people struggling with sleep problems, anxiety, stress and related issues. She is a counsellor with six years of experience and works to make sessions feel calm and manageable. Maria uses a warm, non-judgemental approach so people can talk at their own pace.
She focuses on practical ways to reduce worry and improve rest. Conversations look at what gets in the way of sleep, daily routines, stressful triggers and unhelpful thinking. Sessions may also cover relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, addictions, anger and life changes that can disrupt rest and wellbeing.
Maria describes her style as person-centred, meaning she follows each person’s priorities rather than imposing a single method. She also draws on mindfulness practices to help ground attention and reduce agitation. Solution-focused ideas are used when people want short-term steps and clear goals to try between sessions.
Her background includes six years working directly with people facing trauma and hardship. Maria holds BACP and NCPS credentials, which are listed as professional registrations. She works in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English, including for people outside the country.
In sessions she often uses simple creative tools to help express feelings, such as drawing or guided exercises. People can expect a collaborative process where the counsellor helps identify small changes and practises to support better sleep and emotional recovery.
Approaches that support better sleep and calmer thinking
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to the person. The counsellor offers an accepting space so clients can talk at their own tempo and decide the topics to work on. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce rumination and ease agitation, which can be useful for sleep problems and anxiety. Solution-Focused Therapy looks at small, practical steps to try between sessions and helps set short-term goals to build momentum.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and try approaches collaboratively, matching techniques to the client’s needs, day-to-day goals and personal preferences. This is revisited as therapy continues to make sure the plan still fits.
Session formats are not specified on the profile, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit short check-ins around a busy day, reduce travel time and let people use quieter surroundings when available. It also allows practising mindfulness exercises and homework between sessions to support better sleep routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can be brought to sessions?
Maria helps with sleep difficulties, anxiety, stress, depression, relationship strain and related concerns such as grief, low self-esteem and trauma.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Her style is warm and person-centred, meaning conversations follow the client’s priorities. She also uses mindfulness and solution-focused techniques when helpful.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of experience working with people through trauma, hardship and mental health challenges.
What credentials and location are shown on the profile?
The profile lists BACP and NCPS as credentials, and the counsellor practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are accepted according to the profile, so people outside the UK may work with her.
How are sessions charged and organised?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.