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Maria Mars, HCPC

Maria Mars is a clinical practitioner in the United Kingdom with 27 years of experience.

About Maria

Maria Mars is a clinical practitioner in the United Kingdom with 27 years of experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression and low self-esteem. Maria aims to build a warm, respectful relationship and to help people set achievable goals they can work toward.

Her approach is collaborative and practical. She draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy to address past harm and on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.

Background and approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) tools are used to help clients live by their values, and attachment-informed ideas guide work on relationship patterns. Maria has worked across public, voluntary and personal sectors, across services for children, young people and adults. That range has shaped a flexible way of working that adapts to a person’s needs and life situation.

She takes time to understand what matters most to each individual. Sessions typically focus on clear, short-term goals alongside deeper themes where needed. Practical skills, thought patterns and coping strategies are introduced and practised in ways that fit everyday life.

The pace is set by the person attending. She also supports people with parenting concerns, identity and LGBT issues, grief, sleep problems, anger and mood difficulties, including bipolar and disruptive mood presentations. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, autism spectrum needs and immigration-related challenges.

Maria is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, works in English, and offers a straightforward, person-centred way of working aimed at steady, manageable progress.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
HCPC	PYL26768	May 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Maria lists on their public professional profile, 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

Ways of working Maria names

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How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people make sense of past hurts and reduce the way those memories interfere with daily life. Work often involves gentle, structured conversations and coping strategies to manage distressing memories and reactions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It teaches practical steps to shift thinking patterns and try new behaviours, which can ease anxiety, depression and sleep problems.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports people to notice painful thoughts without getting stuck and to move toward life goals based on their values. It can help with low self-esteem, long‑standing worry and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work with the person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences and current situation. This is a shared process that can change as progress is made.

Online sessions can use video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing or want flexible, ongoing contact between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel while keeping the focus on practical, evidence-informed techniques.

Frequently asked

What concerns does this counsellor help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression and low self-esteem, plus parenting, relationship and LGBT concerns. Other areas include grief, sleep problems, anger and mood disorders.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The style is collaborative and practical. Sessions mix short-term goals with skills practice and exploration of deeper patterns when helpful.

How much experience does she have?

She has 27 years of experience working in public, voluntary and personal mental health settings with children, young people and adults.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is based in the United Kingdom.

In which languages can I work with her?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is able to work with international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with this counsellor?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.