- Compassionate
- Collaborative
- Practical
About Maria
Maria Malone is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with BACP accreditation and 15 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are coping with health challenges alongside issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and grief. Her tone is warm and collaborative, and she aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.
Maria draws on a range of therapeutic tools rather than a single method. She works with clients to understand what is getting in the way and to try practical ways of making things easier day to day. Sessions are shaped around each person’s story and strengths, with the aim of finding realistic steps forward.
She often helps people untangle patterns that affect mood, relationships and self-worth. That can mean looking at habits, thinking styles and how past experiences influence current responses. The focus is on small, achievable changes and building skills people can use outside sessions.
Maria describes her style as compassionate and collaborative. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and helps them spot strengths they might not have noticed. Her work includes supporting people with chronic illness, caregiver stress and the emotional effects of long-term conditions.
Practical aims in sessions include clearer communication, better coping strategies and restored enjoyment in daily life. People who feel stuck after loss, medical change, burnout or a difficult relationship may find this approach helpful.
Maria draws on a range of therapeutic tools rather than a single method. She works with clients to understand what is getting in the way and to try practical ways of making things easier day to day. Sessions are shaped around each person’s story and strengths, with the aim of finding realistic steps forward.
She often helps people untangle patterns that affect mood, relationships and self-worth. That can mean looking at habits, thinking styles and how past experiences influence current responses. The focus is on small, achievable changes and building skills people can use outside sessions.
Maria describes her style as compassionate and collaborative. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and helps them spot strengths they might not have noticed. Her work includes supporting people with chronic illness, caregiver stress and the emotional effects of long-term conditions.
Practical aims in sessions include clearer communication, better coping strategies and restored enjoyment in daily life. People who feel stuck after loss, medical change, burnout or a difficult relationship may find this approach helpful.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic methods can work online
Maria uses a blended range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques rather than a single method. One common way she works is by helping people identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and then practising alternative ways of responding; this helps with anxiety, low mood and worry. Another element she uses is skills-based work that teaches coping strategies for stress, overwhelm and the emotional effects of chronic illness or caregiver roles.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest techniques to try together. If something does not fit, they will adjust the plan so the work feels useful and manageable for you.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life. It can reduce travel time, allow a quicker check-in between appointments and make it easier to keep continuity when schedules change. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, please confirm the available options before booking so you know what will work best for your needs. Registered or accredited professionals often use a mix of conversation, practical exercises and homework tasks that can be adapted to remote sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Maria help with?
She supports people facing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and stress, and those dealing with chronic illness or caregiver strain.
What is her approach in sessions?
Work is collaborative and practical, using a mix of therapeutic tools to understand patterns and try small changes that can help day to day.
How many years has she practised?
Maria has 15 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental and physical health concerns.
What accreditation does she hold and where is she based?
She is accredited with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted; sessions are offered in English for all clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.