Counsellor profile
Maria Lawrence, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - stress and relationship support
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 375565
- Experience4 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Integrative approach
- Practical skills
- Working with anger
About Maria
Maria Lawrence is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of experience. She supports adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem issues, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, sleeping and eating difficulties, anger, career concerns, bipolar mood issues, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
She describes her practice as integrative. That means she draws on a range of evidence-based methods and adapts them to what each person needs. Sessions focus on identifying the problems that matter to the client and setting clear goals to work towards.
Maria works collaboratively. Early meetings are used to understand current difficulties, and to see whether past events are still affecting day-to-day life. She talks through practical ways to manage strong feelings, reduce stress, and improve relationships. Conversations are straightforward and paced to the client’s comfort.
When anger is part of the picture, she helps people notice triggers, understand patterns, and practise alternatives that reduce snapping or built-up resentment. For anxiety and sleep problems she uses skills that help calm the body and organise thoughts into manageable steps.
Her approach also covers coping with loss and major life changes. Clients are invited to set short-term aims and review progress along the way. The focus is on practical changes people can use in everyday life rather than long lists of theory.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Maria uses an integrative approach that brings together evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One commonly used approach focuses on practical skills for managing intense emotions and stress, teaching breath and grounding exercises and step-by-step ways to respond differently when anger or anxiety rises. Another approach looks at patterns in thoughts and behaviour, helping people spot unhelpful thinking and replace it with more balanced options; this is useful for low mood, worry and some forms of impulsive behaviour.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Maria will discuss options with each client and decide together what to try first, then review what helps and adjust the plan over time. This keeps the work collaborative and focused on real-life goals rather than fixed techniques.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list formats. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when you only need a brief update. They also let people use methods such as in-session skills practice or paced problem-solving from wherever they are, which can make applying new habits in daily life simpler.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with a wide range of adult concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting pressures, sleep and eating issues, anger, career matters, bipolar and ADHD.
What is her therapy style like?
She practices an integrative counselling style, drawing from different evidence-based methods and adapting them to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and practical concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people in the United Kingdom.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and services use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.