Maria Stannard, BACP
Maria Stannard offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, low mood, grief or relationship strain.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- +8 more
About Maria
Maria Stannard offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, low mood, grief or relationship strain. Maria uses clear, everyday language and a steady presence to help clients talk about what matters. She is identified as non-binary and works from a person-centred stance to honour each person's experience.
Maria is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, MBACP. She brings five years of professional experience to her work and has spent much of that time supporting people affected by trauma and abuse.
Background and approach
Maria also supports those dealing with eating concerns, body image worries and self-harm urges. Neurodivergence and related issues are an area of focus. Maria can help people who are autistic or who face the strains that can come with intellectual disability or sensory differences.
She also offers help around communication problems, caregiver stress and feeling isolated or empty. Her approach draws on Client-Centred Therapy to make room for the client's perspective and on Trauma-Focused Therapy when past harm needs careful attention. Existential Therapy ideas are used to look at meaning and life choices when people feel stuck or unclear about purpose.
Sessions aim to be practical and paced to the person. Maria helps clients notice what is already working, try small changes, and find clearer ways to express needs. The focus is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 398442 | 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
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Self esteem
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Maria lists
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
Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on addressing past harm in a careful, paced way. It can help people reduce the impact of traumatic memories and learn practical ways to manage flashbacks, intrusive thoughts or strong reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maria will discuss the different methods with each person and decide together what feels most helpful based on needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as therapy progresses.
Online sessions offer flexibility and several ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper interaction. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, need brief check-ins during the week, or want to work without being on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping the focus on practical progress.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Maria help with?
Maria supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, eating and body image concerns, self-esteem issues and self-harm, among other matters.
What is Maria's therapeutic style?
She works in a person-centred way that prioritises the client's perspective, alongside trauma-focused and existential approaches when those fit the issue at hand.
How much experience does Maria have?
Maria has five years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and relational difficulties.
What credentials and location apply to this counsellor?
Maria is a BACP Therapist and a registered member, listed as MBACP, working from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and Maria accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions delivered?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of therapy with Maria?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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