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Maria Brassington, BACP

Maria Brassington is a counsellor who brings nine years of professional experience to her practice in the United Kingdom.

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About Maria

Maria Brassington is a counsellor who brings nine years of professional experience to her practice in the United Kingdom. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Maria aims to offer a calm, respectful space where people can talk things through at their own pace.

Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She adapts conversations and plans to each person's situation rather than using one fixed method.

Background and approach

Sessions are aimed at practical steps you can try between meetings, alongside time to reflect and make sense of what is happening. Maria works in English and uses recognised, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support change. She tailors those approaches to what feels most useful to each person.

The emphasis is on small, achievable goals and clearer ways of handling worry and low mood. People come to Maria when life feels overwhelming or when they want to rebuild confidence and motivation. She encourages realistic, steady progress rather than quick fixes.

The process invites honest conversation and regular review of what is helping. If you decide to begin, Maria will work with you to shape sessions around your needs and priorities. She recognises that starting therapy takes courage and aims to make each step straightforward and respectful.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	147772	May 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.

How Maria uses evidence-based approaches online

Maria draws on recognised, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people reduce worry and lift low mood. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them against real-life evidence to change how you feel and act. This can help when anxiety or low mood keeps you stuck.

Another approach emphasises practical coping skills and small behavioural changes. It breaks problems into manageable steps and builds confidence through repeated practice. That style suits people who want clear actions to try between sessions.

Finding the best approach is a joint process. Maria will talk with you about your goals, try methods that fit your situation and adjust plans if something does not feel right. You decide what matters most and she helps shape the work around those priorities.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text messaging to give flexibility. Video calls let you speak face to face, phone sessions need less bandwidth, live chat can be a shorter check-in and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping the focus on progress and practical support.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Maria helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is warm and down-to-earth, focusing on practical steps and conversation tailored to each person.

How much experience does she have?

She has nine years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

Maria is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for online therapy.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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

How do I start working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.