Registration on file

Maria Howell, BACP

Maria Howell is a counsellor who helps people feeling overwhelmed by life changes, anxiety, low mood, or problems in relationships.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
+52 more

Book with Maria online

About Maria

Maria Howell is a counsellor who helps people feeling overwhelmed by life changes, anxiety, low mood, or problems in relationships. She works with adults and young people, and supports clients dealing with stress, grief, addictions, ADHD, and a wide range of emotional concerns. Maria brings seven years of professional experience and lists membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Maria aims to build a non-judgemental space where clients can talk about difficult feelings.

Background and approach

She focuses on what matters most to the person in front of her and helps them identify practical next steps. Sessions are conversational and grounded in techniques that have been shown to help with mood, trauma and stress responses. Her background includes work across community counselling settings and services focused on accessible mental health care in South Wales.

That experience informs a flexible approach to support, from brief problem-focused work to longer-term exploration. Clients can expect a calm, respectful tone and an emphasis on everyday coping strategies. Maria works with a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, body image, eating and sleeping problems, and career and identity questions.

She also supports people navigating neurodiversity, BDSM and kink-related concerns, and the emotional impact of chronic illness such as cancer. Sessions commonly address practical skills such as improving communication, managing strong emotions, and building routines for sleep and eating. The aim is to help people feel steadier day to day and clearer about what they want next.

Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed

← Browse all counsellors

Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	388714	January 2027

Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.

Check on the BACP register

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
LGBT
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Addictions
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Body image
Cancer
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dissociation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

How evidence-based approaches work online

Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear tools and real-life change. One common approach is practical coping skills work that teaches ways to manage strong emotions, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep and eating routines. These skills are taught step by step and then practised between sessions to build confidence.

Another strand of work addresses trauma and attachment issues by helping people make sense of painful experiences and reduce their day-to-day impact. This involves paced conversations, grounding strategies, and developing safer ways to connect with others. A third area looks at identity and relationship concerns, helping people improve communication, set boundaries, and navigate intimacy or sexual culture questions such as kink-related matters.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process and is decided together. The counsellor will talk through options during early sessions and adjust methods according to the person’s goals and preferences. This collaborative way of working helps ensure the plan fits the client’s life.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to suit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face dialogue, phone sessions can be quicker or use less bandwidth, live chat offers real-time typed conversation, and messaging supports brief check-ins or ongoing reflections between appointments. These formats aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.

Frequently asked

What concerns can be talked about with this counsellor?

She helps with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, and challenges around self esteem and identity.

What kind of therapeutic style is used?

Sessions are conversational and practical, focusing on understanding feelings and finding small steps forward. Techniques are evidence-based and adapted to each person’s needs.

How much experience does the counsellor have?

She has seven years of professional experience working in counselling settings and community services.

What credentials and location are relevant?

Maria lists membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Work can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payment arranged?

Cost varies with location and therapist allocation; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with this counsellor?

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