Maria Cox, BACP
Maria Cox is a counsellor who supports people facing relationship strains, family tensions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and major life changes.
About Maria
Maria Cox is a counsellor who supports people facing relationship strains, family tensions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She works with clients who want more confidence, motivation, and clearer ways of coping. Maria aims to make the first steps feel manageable and steady for anyone ready to try therapy.
She has three years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Background and approach
Maria seeks to build an open, non-judgemental space where people can share difficult thoughts and feelings. Conversations are paced to match each person’s comfort and needs. Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns.
She also uses client-centred techniques to follow the person's lead and narrative methods to help people reframe their stories. Cognitive behavioural tools and elements of dialectical behaviour therapy are used when practical skills are needed for managing emotions and behaviour. Sessions focus on small, practical steps as well as noticing patterns that repeat in relationships or self-image.
Maria encourages clearer communication and coping strategies that fit everyday life. She tailors each plan to what the client wants to achieve. Maria works from the United Kingdom and holds BACP as her listed credential.
Conversations are offered in English and the emphasis is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 396863 | May 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
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.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Maria names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches online and how they help
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people who notice repeating dynamics in close relationships and want to understand why they respond the way they do. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead to help them find their own answers and build self-trust. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, offers practical tools to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of thinking and acting to reduce distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maria will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest how different methods might fit. Decisions about which tools to use are made together, so the plan reflects what feels useful and manageable for the client.
Online therapy with this counsellor uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation across distance, phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging works well for ongoing support between appointments. These choices make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties, or travel without losing continuity of care.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Maria supports people with relationship difficulties, family tensions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She can also address issues like attachment, codependency, communication problems, and body image.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and client-focused, aiming to create a non-judgemental space. She works at the client’s pace and combines practical techniques with reflective conversation.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credential or professional body is mentioned?
Maria lists the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, as her credential and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
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 this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.