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Maria Baxendale Hume, BACP

Maria Baxendale Hume offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life changes.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
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About Maria

Maria Baxendale Hume offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life changes. She writes simply and listens closely so clients can speak about what matters in their day-to-day lives. Her approach suits those wanting straightforward help with confidence, motivation and relationships.

Maria has worked in the United Kingdom for ten years and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. She focuses on helping people who are facing grief, trauma, parenting strain, career crossroads and ongoing mood concerns such as depression and bipolar challenges.

Background and approach

She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiving stress and identity questions including LGBT issues. In sessions she uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people notice patterns and to try new ways of coping. Conversations cover thoughts, behaviours and values so clients can make choices that feel right for them.

The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Maria offers several online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, or to choose a shorter check-in when needed.

She accepts clients from outside the UK and conducts sessions in English. People who choose Maria can expect a steady, non-judgemental space to practise new responses to stress and relationship difficulties. The initial steps are simple: complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session that suits you.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	117742	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.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Maria lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Ways of working Maria names

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How her approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, is about noticing thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then choosing actions that match what matters to you. It can help with anxiety, stress and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviours to reduce distress and improve day-to-day coping. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and sleep difficulties. Existential therapy looks at meaning, choice and responsibility, and can be useful for people facing life changes, grief or questions about purpose.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then decide together which approaches to try. This collaborative planning means sessions can be adapted as needs change over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation while saving travel time. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or work better when video is not possible. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, written reflection and for people who prefer typing over speaking. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to fit therapy into a busy life with fewer logistical barriers.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues can be addressed?

She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem, career concerns, grief, trauma and a wide range of other life challenges listed on her profile.

What is her therapy style like?

Sessions are collaborative and straightforward, focusing on practical steps, noticing patterns and aligning choices with personal values.

How much experience does she have?

Maria has ten years of professional work experience supporting people with emotional and practical difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Which session formats are available?

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

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session according to the listed availability.