- Supportive listening
- Practical coping skills
- Goal focused
About Maryia
Maryia Farooq is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship worries and sleep difficulties. She also helps those facing trauma and abuse, grief, eating and parenting concerns, and life changes that feel overwhelming. Maryia works from the view that each person knows their own story, and she aims to help them build on the strengths they already have.
She brings three years of professional experience in the UK and holds BACP accreditation, which is listed as her credential. In sessions she listens carefully and offers practical ways to manage difficult feelings. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what a person wants to change next.
Maryia uses evidence-based approaches to guide the work, tailoring methods to each person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions may include talking through recent events, trying new ways of coping, and setting small achievable goals between meetings. The pace is set by the person attending.
People often come for help with sleep and rest problems alongside anxiety or stress, and Maryia includes these concerns when they arise. Her style is supportive and straightforward, aiming to make therapy easy to follow. She encourages practical steps that can fit into a busy life.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. This helps match needs and preferences before the first appointment.
Practical approaches and online therapy options
Maryia draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage anxiety, stress and sleep problems. One common method focuses on identifying current patterns that keep symptoms going and testing small changes to those patterns; this helps with daily coping and problem solving. Another familiar technique involves teaching straightforward strategies to manage worry, calm the body and build better sleep routines, useful for those whose rest is disrupted by anxiety or stress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Maryia works with each person to agree which methods match their goals and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress is made. The first sessions are used to understand needs and try an approach that feels workable.
Practical benefits of online therapy often include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, please confirm which online or in-person options are available before booking. Many people find online conversations easier to schedule around work, childcare or other commitments, and they can be used to maintain steady progress between appointments.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Maryia help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep issues, grief, eating and parenting challenges, and other life changes.
What is her general counselling style?
Her approach is practical and person-centred, with a focus on listening, identifying strengths, and working towards clear, achievable goals.
How much professional experience does she have?
Maryia has three years of professional work experience in the UK.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are therapy sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions organised and what formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.