Maria Monk, BACP
Maria Monk helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain and parenting challenges.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- +9 more
About Maria
Maria Monk helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain and parenting challenges. She also supports those coping with grief, anger, life changes and career worries. Maria is registered with the BACP and has five years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom.
Maria focuses on creating a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can speak openly. She encourages practical steps and small changes that fit into everyday life. Sessions aim to identify what matters to each person and to build manageable ways of moving forward.
Background and approach
Her work also looks at attachment patterns and how early relationships affect current difficulties. This can help with persistent relationship problems, blended family tensions, or issues around trust and closeness. Maria offers a steady, reflective approach when those deeper patterns emerge.
She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred methods to support people dealing with depression, midlife questions and concerns about life purpose. Maria also addresses issues linked to autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, cancer-related challenges and separation or divorce. Practical matters are part of the sessions too.
Maria can talk through techniques for coping with panic, managing anger, or setting boundaries as a parent. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, helping people find clearer steps when life feels overwhelming.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 383312 | October 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 Maria works with
Everything Maria lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Grief
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Maria lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Psychodynamic 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
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maria will discuss these methods with each person and decide together what fits best for their goals and preferences. That collaborative decision can change over time as needs shift and progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling easier to fit around life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels important. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing or need flexible, ongoing contact between scheduled calls.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Maria commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship and parenting issues, and many life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is calm and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on listening and on practical steps clients can try between sessions.
How long has she been practising?
Maria has five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational difficulties.
What credentials and location apply to this counsellor?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Maria?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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