- CBT and psychodynamic
- Family and parenting
- Five years experience
About Maria
Maria Fallon is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people with stress, anxiety and family-related concerns. She also helps with trauma and abuse, self-esteem and motivation. Maria combines a practical approach with a calm listening style to help people feel less overwhelmed and more able to cope.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours in the here and now. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at how earlier experiences shape current patterns. Sessions focus on building understanding and trying out manageable changes between meetings.
Maria has five years of professional experience and holds BACP registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has worked in private practice and in roles supporting vulnerable adults fleeing violence, and she has supported young adults with their mental health in educational settings.
Her work often centres on parenting, family problems and relationship worries, but she also supports people facing grief, addiction issues, eating and sleeping concerns, postpartum depression and trauma-related difficulties. Maria aims to help people spot recurring patterns and find practical steps to improve daily life.
She approaches each person as the expert in their own story and looks to build on existing strengths. Early sessions typically focus on what matters most now and on simple, achievable goals to test new ways of coping.
How CBT and psychodynamic work online
Maria uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. CBT sessions often include practical strategies and short exercises you can try between meetings, which can help with anxiety, low mood and stress.She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how early experiences shape current patterns. This approach involves talking about relationships and life history to make sense of repeated reactions and find different ways of relating to others and yourself.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and test what works best. Many people benefit from mixing practical CBT tools with reflective psychodynamic work as therapy progresses.
If you are considering online work, confirm the exact session formats when you book. The main day-to-day benefit is flexibility - online sessions can fit into a lunch break or reduce travel time, making it easier to attend regularly. They can also allow shorter check-ins when you need a brief update rather than a full session. Ask about available options before you schedule so you can choose what suits your routine.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Maria help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, family problems, trauma and abuse. Other areas include self-esteem, depression, addictions, parenting and relationship concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Maria blends practical, solution-focused work with exploration of personal history. Sessions aim to be calm, direct and focused on small steps you can try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of professional experience and has worked in private practice and roles supporting vulnerable adults fleeing violence and young adults in educational settings.
What credentials and location are relevant?
Maria is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is based in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can I speak with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; check any region-specific details when you make arrangements.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.