- Person-centred approach
- Practical coping tools
- Workplace focus
About Maria
Maria Wallgren is an ACA counsellor who draws on seven years of experience supporting adults through stress, anxiety, relationship strain and life changes. She frames sessions around empathy and respect, and aims to make conversations non-judgemental and practical. Maria keeps things straightforward and warm, helping people find clearer thinking and better coping steps.
She works from a person-centred outlook that treats the client as the expert in their own life. That approach is mixed with practical tools from cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused ideas when they suit the person. Maria also uses mindfulness and narrative elements to help people notice patterns, calm anxious thoughts, and reframe personal stories.
Maria has worked in corporate, private, higher education, psychiatric and not-for-profit settings across Australia and Europe. This background informs her interest in workplace issues, multicultural concerns and transnational counselling. She also supports people facing midlife change, identity questions, and the strain of parenting and caring roles indirectly through individual sessions.
In sessions she pays attention to communication difficulties, control issues, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation. Her style is inclusive and creative, aimed at finding practical next steps rather than long theoretical conversations. She encourages honesty, small experiments and regular review of what is helping.
Maria speaks English and has fluency in Swedish according to her background. People start by using the site Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits their needs.
How Maria’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the centre. The therapist listens deeply and follows the client's pace, helping people feel heard and decide what to work on. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying small behaviour changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches noticing thoughts and bodily reactions to reduce reactivity and support calmer choices.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Maria will work collaboratively to pick methods that match a person's goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is reviewed. The plan can be practical and focused, or more narrative and reflective, depending on what the person needs.
The practical benefit of online counselling is that it can fit into a busy workday or family routine more easily. Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as current options are provided through the booking process. Online sessions can make it simpler to check in between appointments, schedule brief catch-ups, and avoid travel time so therapy fits into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Maria help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus workplace and relationship concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are warm and non-judgemental, focused on listening first and using practical tools like CBT and solution-focused techniques when useful.
What background does she bring to sessions?
Maria has seven years of experience and has worked across corporate, higher education, psychiatric and not-for-profit settings in Australia and Europe.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as ACA and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and her background notes fluency in Swedish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy process?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.