Maria Van Vreden
Compassionate counsellor for stress and trauma
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About Maria
Maria Van Vreden is a counsellor with ten years of professional experience. She supports people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma and family-related difficulties. She speaks English and Spanish and practises in the United Kingdom.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions are a space to talk about what is worrying you, to name feelings, and to think about small changes that make daily life easier.
Background and approach
She aims to build a calm, non-judgemental atmosphere so people feel able to say what they really mean. She has worked with a wide range of concerns related to relationships and personal history. This includes attachment and abandonment worries, communication problems, caregiver strain, and the emotional effects of divorce and separation.
She also supports people dealing with body image, guilt, shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose and midlife changes. Maria brings experience helping people who have panic attacks, mood and anxiety disorders, and those recovering from past abuse or traumatic events. She listens for patterns that cause distress and helps clients try out different ways of coping.
Progress is usually gradual and driven by the client’s own goals. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then arranged according to the therapist’s availability and the platform’s subscription model, which can be cancelled at any time.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 10
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 378743
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- 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
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
How Maria works online
Finding the best approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist listens to what matters most to the client, discusses options, and adjusts techniques to match goals and personal preferences. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can change if something is not working.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a day, or avoiding the need to be on camera for every session. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises for remote work and help clients practise skills between meetings.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma and family-related difficulties, plus related concerns such as attachment, abandonment and body image.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and conversational. The focus is on naming feelings, spotting unhelpful patterns, and trying small changes that fit everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I don't speak English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are online or remote sessions available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options with the platform before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and the therapist’s availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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