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Mariya Henderson, BACP

Mariya Henderson helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, family and parenting worries, and struggles with self-esteem.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Mariya

Mariya Henderson helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, family and parenting worries, and struggles with self-esteem. She supports those dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, mood disorders like depression and bipolar, and concerns around eating, anger and intimacy. Mariya also works with people facing issues of abandonment, attachment, body image, communication and loneliness.

Mariya uses a person-centred way of working that keeps the conversation focused on each individual. Sessions aim to be respectful and compassionate, and she adapts how she works to fit the person in front of her.

Background and approach

Over time she may introduce cognitive behavioural ideas to help change thinking patterns and behaviours. She has nine years of experience as a therapeutic counsellor in the United Kingdom. That background includes supporting people through divorce and separation, family of origin problems, fatherhood issues and immigration-related stress.

Mariya also draws on tools useful for forgiveness, guilt and shame, and for coping with emptiness. Mariya offers sessions in English and Russian and accepts international clients. She provides several online formats so people can choose what suits them best.

The approach is collaborative - Mariya helps clients set goals and decide the pace of work. If someone is looking for a calm, steady counsellor who listens closely and adapts approaches, Mariya aims to provide practical, down-to-earth support. She encourages people to take the first step and will work with them to build clearer ways of coping and relating.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	398185	April 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.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Therapeutic approaches for online counselling

Mariya uses a person-centred approach that puts the client’s experience at the heart of each session. This means conversations focus on what matters to the person, and the counsellor offers acceptance and careful listening to help people understand their feelings.

She also uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This work helps with trust, intimacy and recurring relationship problems by paying attention to attachment needs and responses. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, used selectively, helps to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and is often useful for anxiety, low mood and coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mariya will collaborate with clients to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. She tailors the approach over time and checks in regularly to see what is helping.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can suit people with lower bandwidth, and messaging or chat can be useful for shorter check-ins or when people prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and different time zones while keeping the focus on meaningful change.

Frequently asked

What problems does Mariya help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse. Other focus areas include eating difficulties, anger, bipolar and coping with life changes.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Mariya works in a person-centred way, offering a respectful and compassionate space. She adapts the conversation to the individual's needs and may add cognitive behavioural techniques when helpful.

What is her professional background?

She has nine years of experience as a therapeutic counsellor in the United Kingdom and has supported people through issues such as divorce, family problems, fatherhood concerns and immigration stress.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

Mariya lists BACP as her credential and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Russian, and she is available to work with international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

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 her?

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