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Mariya Henderson, BACP

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Mariya

Mariya Henderson is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy. She works with concerns such as eating and body image, anger, bipolar and depression, and the everyday strains that follow life changes.

Mariya speaks English and Russian and brings nine years of professional experience to her practice. Mariya uses a person-centred way of working.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on what the individual wants to change and on building a trusting conversation. She listens with empathy and adjusts the pace to match each person's needs. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns.

This can be helpful when people face abandonment, attachment difficulties, family of origin problems, or struggles with intimacy and trust. Cognitive behavioural techniques are added when practical strategies will help, for example with anxiety, low mood, or unhelpful thinking about food and body image. These tools are used alongside gentler, talk-based methods to support gradual change.

Mariya aims to respect each person's background and identity, including LGBT concerns and immigration-related stress. Her approach is collaborative: she works with the person to set goals and choose ways of working that feel right. The result is a straightforward, compassionate service that focuses on clear steps and steady progress.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	398185	April 2026

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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

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Ways of working Mariya names

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How her approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape present feelings and reactions. Online sessions can look at patterns of trust, closeness and loss, helping people understand why they feel stuck in relationships or intimacy issues.

Person-centred counselling places the person's perspective at the heart of the work. In video, phone or text sessions the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects their concerns, and supports them to set goals and make changes at their own pace.

Cognitive behavioural techniques provide practical tools for managing anxiety, low mood or unhelpful thoughts. These are easy to teach in sessions and practice between appointments, using worksheets, exercises or brief check-ins via messaging.

Mariya sees finding the right approach as a joint process. She will discuss options and tailor methods to a person's goals, needs and preferences so the work fits their life and expectations.

Online formats offer flexibility and accessibility. Video calls allow face-to-face contact and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These choices help people fit therapy into busy or changing schedules.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Mariya help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem. The list also includes eating and body image issues, anger, bipolar, depression and coping with life changes.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centred and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening and adapting to each person. She aims to create a space where clients set goals and guide the work.

What experience does she have?

Mariya has nine years of professional work experience as a therapeutic counsellor, plus additional work supporting young people as a personal development coach.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Russian.

What session formats are offered online?

Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by choosing the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.