- Work and wellbeing
- Stress and anxiety
- English and Spanish
About Maria
Maria Van Vreden is a counsellor with ten years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Maria also supports those facing family conflict and relationship strain at home. She speaks English and Spanish and can work with people internationally.
Maria offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through painful feelings. She prioritises clear, simple conversation and practical steps that can be used between sessions. Early work usually focuses on identifying immediate sources of distress and small changes that make day-to-day life easier.
Her practice pays attention to patterns that repeat across relationships, such as attachment or abandonment worries, and to issues that affect how people feel about themselves, like body image and shame. Maria also helps with practical demands such as caregiver stress, communication breakdowns and managing panic attacks.
People meet her to work on life transitions, midlife questions, grief after separation, or to rebuild trust and purpose. Sessions aim to balance emotional listening with straightforward tools for coping. The overall goal is to help someone feel steadier and more in control of their choices.
If someone wants to begin, they use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then arranged according to therapist availability and the subscription model used for sessions.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work can fit
Maria describes her practice as rooted in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on listening clearly and providing practical support. One helpful approach is working with attachment and abandonment patterns, which looks at recurring relationship behaviours and how they affect current stress. This helps people understand why they react in certain ways and learn healthier responses.Another common strand is short-term symptom management for anxiety and panic. This involves simple breathing and grounding techniques, plus planning small behavioural steps to reduce panic and steady mood. These tools are aimed at making day-to-day life more manageable while deeper issues are also addressed.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals and preferences. Together they review what is helping and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling that can fit around work and family life, and fewer disruptions from travel. Online sessions can make it simpler to keep regular appointments during busy weeks. Session formats were not specified in the original profile, so confirm the current options before booking to ensure they match your routine and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Maria help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and family conflict. Additional focus areas include panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, attachment and abandonment worries.
What is her approach to therapy?
Maria offers straightforward, supportive counselling where people can talk without judgment. Sessions blend listening with practical steps to manage symptoms and improve daily coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That experience includes work with adults, children and young people.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients can be supported.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on the therapist and chosen plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.