Maria Monk, BACP

Maria Monk is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She offers calm, down-to-earth support to people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family tension and parenting strains. She also helps with grief, anger, career worries and coping with major life changes.

Maria keeps sessions straightforward and focused. She creates an open space where people can say what is on their mind without judgement. Conversations are practical and honest, with time to work through feelings and think about small steps forward.

Her approach draws on methods that look at values, relationships and how early experiences shape current patterns. This means talking about what matters to the person now, and noticing ways of reacting that might be getting in the way. The work can include reflecting on family dynamics and building skills to manage stress and low mood.

Maria has five years of professional experience. She uses that experience to adapt sessions to each person rather than following a fixed script. Many people find this helpful when they are juggling family life, work and health challenges.

People who choose to work with Maria usually come wanting clearer direction and more day-to-day coping strategies. She encourages small, achievable changes and supports people as they try new ways of handling old problems.

Approaches used and what online work can offer

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and notice unhelpful cycles. It supports work on anxiety, depression and coping with life changes by encouraging committed action towards what matters. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from early relationships and how they affect present connections. It can help with relationship strain, family difficulties and issues around attachment and trust.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and day-to-day needs. Together they decide which methods to try and can adjust the plan as things change.

Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between appointments. It can also enable a shorter phone conversation if someone needs a brief check-in rather than a longer meeting. The practical aim is to help therapy fit around life commitments while working on the issues that matter most.