Maria Mars
Experienced HCPC-registered clinical psychologist
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About Maria
Maria Mars is a HCPC-registered clinician with 27 years of experience in psychological care. She works in the United Kingdom and talks plainly with people about stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. She also supports those dealing with parenting challenges, identity questions and low self-esteem.
Her approach blends several established methods to match each person's needs. Maria draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. She uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current patterns, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to clarify values and build willingness to face difficult feelings.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative. She helps clients make sense of their experiences and set realistic goals. Work might include learning coping skills, changing habits, or practising new ways of communicating.
Maria has worked across public, voluntary and personal mental health settings. That background means she is used to different kinds of challenges and routes to support. She brings that experience into straightforward conversations and care planning.
If you are thinking about therapy she will aim to create a warm, trusting relationship and involve you in decisions about your goals and methods. To begin, follow the Start Therapy steps and complete the matching questionnaire to schedule a session.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 27
- Registered with
- HCPC
- Registration number
- PYL26768
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Maria's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Maria works with
Everything Maria lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Immigration issues
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Maria lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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How Maria works online
She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. That approach helps people understand recurring relationship difficulties and develop more helpful ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Choices about methods are made collaboratively and can change as needs evolve.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy routines, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use tools and worksheets together in the moment to practise new skills and track progress.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Maria help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma, and also supports people facing parenting strain, relationship difficulties, grief and sleep troubles.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear goals and skills you can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Maria has 27 years of experience delivering psychological care in public, voluntary and personal mental health settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the HCPC and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients from other countries.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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