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Maria Palej, BACP, NCPS

Maria Palej is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of practice and registrations with BACP and NCPS.

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About Maria

Maria Palej is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of practice and registrations with BACP and NCPS. She offers a calm, straightforward approach for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression or life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Polish.

Maria aims to make it easier to talk about hard things and find small, practical steps forward. She draws on person-centred ideas and psychodynamic thinking to tailor the work to each person.

Background and approach

That means sessions may focus on current problems, past patterns, or both, depending on what helps most. Mindfulness and solution-focused methods are also used when a clearer plan or short-term coping tools are needed. Maria often helps people dealing with relationship difficulty, grief, trauma and abuse, or problems with addiction.

She also supports people facing issues with intimacy, self-esteem, anger, ADHD and work-related stress. Additional interests include attachment and family of origin issues, codependency and separation or divorce concerns. Sessions can take different shapes - some people prefer to reflect on deeper history, others want practical steps to change feelings and behaviour.

Maria invites each person to set goals and to pace the work so it feels manageable. She explains steps plainly and checks in about what is most useful. Therapy is delivered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging.

New clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a session. Fees vary with location and the service uses a cancellable subscription model.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	380103	March 2026
NCPS	NCS22-01068	March 2025

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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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How Maria’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and supporting each person to find their own solutions. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so clients can better understand their feelings and make choices that fit them. This approach is helpful for people who need a steady, non-directive space to talk through worries.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily feeling without getting pulled along by them. It often includes short practices to calm stress and improve sleep, which can be useful for anxiety, anger or low mood. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that repeat in relationships and daily life by gently linking past experiences to present struggles. That can help when someone feels stuck or keeps returning to the same problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work and will be decided together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Sessions can shift over time if different methods seem more helpful as the work progresses.

Online sessions are available by video, phone, live chat or text messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or on a short break from work. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, written reflection, or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life while still receiving regular support from a registered or accredited professional.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Maria help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. Other areas include relationship issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief and self-esteem.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and person-centred with elements of psychodynamic thinking. Sessions can range from short, solution-focused work to deeper exploration of past patterns.

What is her professional background?

Maria has six years of experience in counselling and related helping roles. She has worked across a variety of personal and relational concerns.

Where is she based and how is she registered?

She practices in the United Kingdom and holds registrations listed as BACP and NCPS.

Can I work with her if I don’t speak English?

Sessions are offered in English and Polish. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Clients can choose the format that best suits their routine and needs.

How are sessions paid for?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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