Mia Pickard, BACP
Mia Pickard is a counsellor who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse.
About Mia
Mia Pickard is a counsellor who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse. She holds BACP registration, and brings three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. Mia aims to offer a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk honestly about difficult feelings.
Mia helps people through grief, anger and major life changes. She also supports those dealing with addictions, mood concerns like depression and bipolar, and struggles with self-esteem and sleep.
Background and approach
She works with issues linked to relationships, parenting and LGBT concerns as well as a range of additional personal challenges. Her background includes supporting people affected by abandonment, adoption and foster care, and attachment matters. Mia has experience with autism and Asperger syndrome related concerns, chronic pain or illness, and caregiver stress.
She also assists with communication problems and the aftermath of domestic violence or separation. Mia focuses on practical ways to cope day to day. Sessions aim to identify manageable steps, rehearsed skills and clearer thinking patterns.
She encourages small changes that add up to better routines and calmer reactions. People who choose Mia can expect straightforward language and a steady, respectful presence. She asks questions, listens closely, and helps clients set goals they can work towards between sessions.
The aim is realistic progress rather than quick fixes.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 401582 | November 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 Mia works with
Everything Mia lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
For trauma-related difficulties she uses trauma-informed principles that prioritise pacing and safety while helping people process distressing memories in manageable steps. These methods aim to reduce overwhelm and build tolerance for difficult emotions without rushing recovery.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mia will talk with each client about their needs, goals and preferences, and together they choose methods that fit. This is a collaborative process and plans are adjusted as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility for those with busy lives or mobility limits. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a simpler option. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, notes between sessions or people who express themselves better in writing. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, travel and day-to-day commitments.
Frequently asked
What issues does Mia focus on?
Mia works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing addictions, mood difficulties, self-esteem and sleep problems.
What is Mia's therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps language plain and practical. Sessions focus on manageable steps, skills to try between meetings, and clearer ways to think about problems.
How much experience does she have?
Mia has three years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns in the United Kingdom.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Mia?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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