Maxine Bailey, BACP
Maxine Bailey offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed or stuck.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Self Esteem
- Career difficulties
- +18 more
About Maxine
Maxine Bailey offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed or stuck. She helps with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career dilemmas and depression in straightforward, down-to-earth sessions. Her approach suits those who want clear conversation and steady guidance when life feels hard.
With 30 years of experience, she draws on a broad background working in the United Kingdom. That time has given her practice with a wide range of concerns, from grief and trauma to addictions, ADHD and issues around sexuality and identity.
Background and approach
She also works with parenting challenges, eating and sleeping difficulties, and problems with motivation and interpersonal communication. Maxine adapts each session to the person she is speaking with. Sessions are shaped around what the client needs that week, using practical tools and talk to build coping and confidence.
She aims to make therapy understandable and immediately useful rather than full of jargon. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That is her listed credential and she uses it to guide professional practice and ethical standards.
People can expect a respectful, empathetic space to talk through issues like relationship stress, life transitions, or feeling isolated. She also offers coaching-style support for career and life direction when that is helpful. Maxine works in English and accepts international clients.
Sessions can be arranged to fit differing schedules and needs, with options for live conversations or written exchanges depending on what suits the client.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 393268 | May 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 Maxine works with
Everything Maxine lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Hearing impaired
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
A third useful approach is coaching-style work for career and life direction. This involves setting clear goals, identifying obstacles and creating step-by-step plans to move towards decisions or new routines. It suits people who want focused, action-oriented support alongside reflective discussion.
Finding the right mix is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose approaches that match their goals, needs and preferences. That collaborative decision making means methods can be adjusted as therapy continues.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how people access support. Video calls allow real-time face-to-face conversation, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, parenting or travel and to keep continuity when schedules change.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career issues and depression, plus areas such as addiction, grief, trauma, ADHD and relationship concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is plainspoken and practical, focusing on clear conversation and tools that clients can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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