About Maria
Maria Van Vreden helps people dealing with stress and anxiety, family problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She introduces a calm, straightforward way of talking that aims to make difficult feelings easier to name and handle. Maria speaks English and Spanish and practises from the United Kingdom.
She has worked in the field for 10 years and is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
How Maria works
Maria focuses on practical steps you can try between sessions as well as talking things through during meetings. Her style is warm and down-to-earth rather than clinical language or jargon. Common issues she supports include panic attacks, mood disorders, attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, and the fallout of divorce or separation.
She also helps people who struggle with guilt, shame, isolation, or a loss of life direction. Maria breaks problems into smaller pieces so they are easier to understand and address. Sessions aim to build clearer communication and stronger coping strategies.
Clients can expect a collaborative approach where goals are set together and reviewed over time. Maria pays attention to what feels realistic for each person and suggests manageable changes. She offers therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
This range of formats is intended to fit different routines and preferences, whether someone needs a quick check-in or a longer conversation.
What Maria works with
The areas below are the ones Maria selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Practical approaches for online therapy and support
Two common evidence-based therapeutic techniques Maria draws on are problem-focused talking and coping-skill practice. Problem-focused talking means naming specific difficulties, breaking them into smaller parts and working through options step by step. This helps with worries, family communication problems and decision points such as separation or divorce.Another useful technique is short skills practice between sessions. These are simple exercises to try at home or work that build breathing control, reduce panic symptoms and improve mood over time. Small, repeated actions help with feelings of shame, isolation and low motivation.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust what’s being used as progress is made. This way the plan stays relevant to the person’s needs and day-to-day life.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls are useful for fuller conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit ongoing support, quick updates or people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and travel.
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