Maria Mars, HCPC
Maria Mars uses evidence-informed therapies to help people who are struggling with stress, anxiety and mood problems.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Trauma and Abuse
- Parenting issues
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About Maria
Maria Mars uses evidence-informed therapies to help people who are struggling with stress, anxiety and mood problems. She draws on approaches like cognitive behavioural techniques and attachment-focused work to make sense of difficult feelings and find practical ways forward. Maria has 27 years of professional experience and holds HCPC registration in the United Kingdom.
She helps people dealing with trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, identity concerns and grief. She also supports those facing parenting stress, sleeping problems, anger, ADHD and bipolar mood challenges.
Background and approach
Her practice includes additional focus areas such as adoption and foster care, autism and attachment difficulties. Maria combines structured strategies with a collaborative, person-centred manner. Sessions may include looking at thinking patterns, building emotion regulation skills, and exploring past relationships that shape current reactions.
The aim is to set clear, achievable goals and develop skills that can be used day to day. Her background spans the public, voluntary and personal sectors, giving experience of different service settings and presenting needs. That breadth informs a flexible approach to clinical work and practical problem solving.
Maria aims to create a warm working relationship where people feel listened to and understood. She works with each person to identify priorities, track progress and adjust plans as needs change. The focus is on workable tools and steady, realistic steps towards better coping.
Sessions are conducted in English and Maria accepts international clients. Her professional registration is HCPC, which is listed as her credential in the United Kingdom.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| HCPC | PYL26768 | May 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Immigration issues
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Maria lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Maria will work collaboratively to find the right approach for each person. She listens to your goals and preferences, then suggests techniques that fit your situation. Over time the plan can be adjusted based on what helps you make steady progress.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow for face-to-face work and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is helpful for brief check-ins and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties and daily life while keeping the focus on progress and skills development.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Maria commonly help with?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, low self-esteem and identity issues. Additional areas include grief, sleeping problems, anger, ADHD and bipolar mood difficulties.
What style of therapy does she use?
Maria blends several evidence-informed approaches such as cognitive behavioural methods, attachment-focused work and client-centred principles. The style is collaborative and tailored to the person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of experience working across public, voluntary and personal mental health settings. That background informs a practical and flexible approach to care.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with HCPC and works in the United Kingdom. HCPC is the credential listed for her practice.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted, so people outside the United Kingdom can be matched and offered sessions.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and preferences. This range allows for shorter check-ins or longer discussions as required.
How are costs and starting set up?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are delivered via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
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