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Maria Van Vreden, BACP

Maria Van Vreden is a counsellor with ten years' experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and the after-effects of trauma and abuse.

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About Maria

Maria Van Vreden is a counsellor with ten years' experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and the after-effects of trauma and abuse. She helps with family-related pressures, self-esteem struggles and issues that knock confidence. Maria aims to make starting therapy easier for anyone feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She creates a calm space where people can talk through painful memories, current worries or confusion about next steps.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on what is happening now and practical ways to feel less overwhelmed. Maria draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people make sense of patterns in relationships and personal reactions. Conversations often look at attachment and abandonment themes, and how these shape self-worth and relationships.

Work can include understanding triggers for panic, addressing guilt and shame, and rebuilding confidence after setbacks. She also supports people dealing with life transitions such as separation, midlife change or caring responsibilities. Practical tools and communication strategies are used to reduce day-to-day stress and improve coping.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to suit different needs. Maria is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She provides online sessions that fit around work and family life.

The first steps are simple and collaborative, aimed at helping people feel more able to manage their next steps.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	378743	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

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Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on making sense of feelings and changing unhelpful patterns. One approach looks at attachment and abandonment themes to understand how early relationships shape current reactions; this helps when trust, closeness or separation are causing distress. Another approach works directly with trauma responses, helping people process difficult memories and reduce the intensity of flashbacks or panic symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maria will discuss options and choose methods together based on a person's needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative planning means the therapy can adapt as progress is made or priorities change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls suit a fuller conversation and visual connection, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or background noise is a concern. Live chat or messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, sharing thoughts between sessions or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties and different time zones, and they allow registered or accredited professionals to support people wherever they are.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Maria commonly help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues. Family-related pressures and panic symptoms are also common topics.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is calm and collaborative. Maria helps people talk through feelings and finds practical steps to reduce overwhelm.

What professional background does she have?

Maria has ten years of professional experience working in the UK. She has worked with a range of people facing anxiety, trauma and family conflict.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

In which languages are sessions available?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients can be supported.

What session formats are offered?

Maria provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to match different needs and circumstances.

How are costs handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.