Maria Connolly, BACP
Maria Connolly is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) who has three years of professional practice in the United Kingdom.
- Stress & Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- +3 more
About Maria
Maria Connolly is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) who has three years of professional practice in the United Kingdom. She focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and LGBT-related concerns. Maria offers an approachable presence and aims to make first steps into therapy less daunting for anyone who feels unsure about starting.
In sessions she creates a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what is troubling them.
Background and approach
She listens for patterns such as abandonment, attachment issues or codependency and helps clients name the feelings behind these patterns. Practical conversation is mixed with reflective work so clients both understand and try new ways of responding. Maria also supports people dealing with body image, chronic pain, illness and disability, and difficult emotions like guilt or shame.
She pays attention to everyday problems such as communication difficulties, control issues and isolation. These areas are discussed in plain language and broken down into manageable steps. Her style is calm and encouraging.
She draws on her own long history with therapy to normalise the challenge of beginning treatment. Sessions aim to help people build confidence, improve relationships and find clearer direction in life. People who choose Maria often want practical help and a steady listening presence.
She welcomes international clients and runs sessions in English, using formats that fit modern life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 406600 | January 2027 |
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Online support
Another approach centres on attachment and relational patterns. Sessions look at past and present relationships to understand why certain dynamics repeat, and then try small changes in communication and boundaries to break those cycles. This can be helpful for issues like abandonment, codependency and communication problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maria will discuss options with each person and tailor the methods to their needs, goals and preferences. She treats therapy as a collaborative process where practical experiments and steady reflection go hand in hand.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from anywhere. Phone sessions suit people who prefer not to use video or who need a lower-bandwidth option. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing support between calls, or when shorter, written exchanges feel more manageable.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Maria focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and LGBT-related issues, and also helps with relationship concerns and life purpose questions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Maria offers a warm, non-judgemental environment and combines listening with practical steps so people can try different ways of coping.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional experience and has spent many years in therapy herself, which shapes her empathic approach.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises from the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Maria offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; exact cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with Maria?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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