Maria Howell, BACP
Maria Howell helps people who are overwhelmed, anxious or stuck find clearer ways forward.
- Stress & Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- +17 more
About Maria
Maria Howell helps people who are overwhelmed, anxious or stuck find clearer ways forward. She speaks plainly and makes space for worries about mood, relationships, identity and life changes. Her approach suits someone who wants direct support and a steady presence while they work through difficult problems.
Maria has seven years of professional experience and is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has taken practical roles in community settings and offers help for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction and bereavement.
Background and approach
She also supports people facing intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain and career uncertainty. Her practice includes additional focus areas such as attachment and abandonment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image and sexual culture concerns including kink and BDSM. Maria also helps with codependency, emotional numbness, guilt and shame, and people living with long-term conditions such as cancer.
Sessions are designed to be straightforward and non-judgemental. She works with clients to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about and understood. Practical steps, coping ideas and ways to rebuild routine often form part of the work.
Maria sees people who want support managing mood, relationships and life transitions. She also offers help for those dealing with self-esteem, anger, ADHD-related struggles and compassion fatigue. Her aim is to support people to feel more able to cope and to make changes that matter to them.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 388714 | 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, explain the options in plain language, and work with you to try methods that suit your needs. Over time the plan can be adjusted based on what helps most.
Online therapy with Maria is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and reading non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, reflective writing or people who prefer typing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Maria help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting challenges and relationship difficulties.
What is her counselling style like?
Maria creates a calm, non-judgemental space and uses straightforward conversations to identify practical steps and coping ideas that suit each person.
How much experience does she have?
Maria has seven years of professional experience working in counselling roles and community settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and Maria accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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