Maria Van Vreden, BACP

Maria Van Vreden is a counsellor with a BACP credential and ten years of practice in the United Kingdom. She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, low self esteem and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports those dealing with family-related difficulties and relationship strain. Maria aims to make the first step easier for anyone feeling overwhelmed or stuck.

In sessions she creates an open atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgement. Conversations focus on practical steps and clearer thinking, not on jargon. She listens for patterns such as attachment or control issues and helps clients spot how these affect everyday choices. Work may include building confidence, addressing panic or mood problems, and talking through the emotional impact of separation or loss.

Maria draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work, adapting methods to suit each person. She offers sessions in English and Spanish and accepts international clients. Practical matters such as scheduling and costs use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

If you choose to start, the process begins by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can arrange sessions according to the therapist's availability. Maria aims to support people who want clearer direction and stronger coping skills.

Her approach is direct but compassionate, focused on small changes that build into better day-to-day functioning. The emphasis is on working together to find what helps most for each person.

How evidence-based techniques are used in online therapy

Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work and adapts methods to each person's needs. One common approach helps people recognise thought patterns that increase anxiety or low mood and then practise alternatives that reduce distress. This method is useful for panic, mood problems and ongoing worry.

Another approach focuses on attachment and relational patterns. It looks at how early experiences or repeated relationship problems influence current reactions, and supports people to try new ways of communicating and relating. This can help with abandonment feelings, trust issues and communication problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify what feels most helpful based on your goals, needs and preferences. Changes are set at a pace the client can manage, with regular reviews to adjust the plan as required.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor session length and pacing to suit practical constraints and personal preferences.