Maria Stride
Compassionate counsellor for practical change
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About Maria
Maria Stride helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addictions, and issues around self-esteem. She also supports those facing trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, career stress, and life changes. Maria uses a calm, down-to-earth style to make it easier to talk about hard things.
Maria has six years of experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. BACP means membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and NCPS denotes the national counselling registration noted in her profile.
Background and approach
She works collaboratively and avoids a one-size-fits-all approach. Her main ways of working are client-centred therapy, mindfulness therapy, and solution-focused therapy. In practice this looks like listening closely, helping people notice patterns, and trying small, practical steps to find relief.
Maria also brings in creative activities such as art and play methods when words are not enough. Sessions aim to be paced to each person. People set their goals, and Maria helps them shape realistic next steps.
Conversations may cover practical coping skills as well as emotional processing. Maria accepts clients internationally and works in English. People usually begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then arranging sessions based on the scheduling options available through the platform.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 6
- Registered with
- BACP, NCPS
- Registration number
- 377560, NCS24-05166
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused 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
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Maria lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Maria works online
Mindfulness therapy teaches practical ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept away by them. This can be useful for anxiety, stress, sleep problems, and managing overwhelming emotions in everyday life.
Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and on what is already working. It suits people who want to try practical strategies and notice steady progress rather than reworking every problem in depth.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Maria will discuss goals and preferences and help choose which methods to try. The process is collaborative and can change over time as needs shift.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm what is offered before you book. In general, online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins, and give options for quieter or less visual sessions. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists using these approaches, often adapt tools and activities for online use so work can continue smoothly between meetings.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Maria help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy matters, addictions, trauma and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Maria uses a warm, person-centred style and works collaboratively to set goals and pace. She also uses mindfulness and solution-focused ideas to help people try small, practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
Maria has six years of experience working with people through mental health challenges and difficult life events.
What credentials and region are listed for Maria?
Her profile shows BACP and NCPS and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Maria is listed as accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and the therapist's scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with Maria?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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