Maria Mina
Compassionate, practical counselling for life's challenges
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About Maria
Maria Mina is a counsellor with four years' experience who aims to make starting therapy less daunting. She offers a straightforward, supportive space where people can talk about what is holding them back and work towards clearer goals. Maria holds the NCPS credential, which she uses in her independent practice and voluntary work with mental health charities.
She takes an integrative approach, combining different therapeutic ideas to suit each person.
Background and approach
That means sessions are shaped around what a client needs rather than a single method. Maria describes her style as non-judgemental, honest and warm, with a focus on helping people move forward in practical ways. Before training as a counsellor, Maria worked for many years in the public and not-for-profit sectors, including human resources roles.
That background influences her interest in workplace wellbeing, career transitions and organisational culture. She also works with Anxiety UK and volunteers with Mind. Maria helps with stress, anxiety, low mood and grief, and with relationship and intimacy-related concerns.
She also supports people dealing with parenting pressures, anger, career change and compassion fatigue. Coaching and practical life strategies form part of her offer when that suits a client's aims. Sessions focus on listening, exploring options and testing small changes between meetings.
Maria works collaboratively to set realistic steps and review progress. She encourages people to bring everyday problems and to work on things that make life feel more manageable.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 4
- Registered with
- NCPS
- Registration number
- NCS18-06021
- Languages
- English
- 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
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
How Maria works online
Another element is focused emotional processing where the counsellor helps a person name and sit with difficult feelings. This can help with grief, low mood and anxiety by making emotions easier to understand and respond to over time.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Maria works together with each person to decide what methods suit their goals, preferences and life situation. That collaborative process helps shape what happens in sessions and how progress is reviewed.
If you prefer online sessions, please confirm the specific formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people access support from different locations, which can be helpful for those juggling work, family or relocation.
Questions and answers
What issues does Maria support people with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. Work-related worries, parenting strain and coping with life changes are also listed areas of focus.
What is her approach in sessions?
Maria uses an integrative approach, combining different therapeutic ideas to match what each person needs. Sessions are described as supportive, honest and practical, aimed at helping people try small changes between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Maria has four years of experience working as a counsellor, alongside volunteering with mental health charities and working with Anxiety UK.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the NCPS credential and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
Yes, international clients are accepted.
How are fees and payment 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 Maria?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
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