Maria Brassington, BACP
Maria Brassington brings nine years of professional counselling experience to her work in the United Kingdom.
About Maria
Maria Brassington brings nine years of professional counselling experience to her work in the United Kingdom. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, build self-esteem and confidence, and cope with depression and major life changes. Maria speaks in a direct, respectful way that many people find reassuring when they are unsure where to begin.
She adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to be practical and down-to-earth, so people leave with steps they can try between meetings. Maria emphasises sensitivity and compassion while keeping things focused on what will help now. Her background includes membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which she lists as BACP.
That affiliation reflects her commitment to professional standards in her practice. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common emotional concerns. Maria usually works by creating a straightforward plan together, setting small goals and checking progress from week to week.
Conversations are guided by the client’s priorities, whether that is reducing daily anxiety, improving motivation, or recovering from a difficult change. She understands that starting therapy takes courage and acknowledges that first step. Maria aims to make the process as clear and manageable as possible, helping people find practical ways to feel steadier day to day.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 147772 | May 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Maria works with
Everything Maria lists, in their own terms.
Online support
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist listens to what matters most and suggests techniques that fit the person’s goals and lifestyle. Over the first few sessions she will review what works and adjust the plan so it meets the client's needs and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to access support. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer discussion is needed. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a lighter check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter updates, quick steps between sessions, or people who find writing easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around daily life and to keep building skills between meetings.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can Maria help with?
She helps people manage stress and anxiety, improve self-esteem and confidence, and cope with depression and life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are practical and person-focused, with conversations tailored to each individual's needs and small goals set to track progress.
How long has she worked as a counsellor?
She has nine years of professional experience supporting people with emotional and life-change challenges.
What professional credential does she hold?
She lists BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what do they 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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Update or remove this listing
Ask us to correct details or take the page down.
Contact usMore counsellors who work with Stress & Anxiety
All of them
Samantha McEwan
BACP
4 years in practice BACP
Experienced BACP counsellor for stress and trauma
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship
- Trauma and Abuse
James Maynard
BACP
3 years in practice BACP
Supportive integrative counsellor for everyday challenges
- Stress & Anxiety
- Trauma and Abuse
- Grief
Ashleigh Brown
BACP
6 years in practice BACP
Practical, compassionate therapy focused on everyday change
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and Abuse