Maria Baxendale Hume , BACP

Maria Baxendale Hume is a UK-licensed therapist with ten years of professional experience and a BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has supported people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, low motivation, challenges with self-esteem and confidence, and career-related problems. Her approach emphasizes creating an open and safe space where thoughts and feelings can be explored without fear of judgment.

Maria believes taking the first step toward change requires courage, and she focuses on empowering clients as they pursue a more fulfilling and happier life. She works collaboratively to help individuals identify practical steps forward and to build resilience for coping with life transitions. Throughout her practice she aims to offer steady support while helping people develop the skills and insight needed to reach their goals.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients clarify what matters most to them and learn ways to act in line with those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is useful for people managing stress, anxiety, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often applied to anxiety, low mood, and problems that affect daily functioning.

Existential Therapy explores questions about meaning, choice, and personal responsibility to help people navigate major life changes or feelings of disconnection.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Maria Baxendale Hume works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine the best fit based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time to match what is most helpful for each person.

Online therapy offers practical benefits by making sessions accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility allows clients to engage from different locations and to choose formats that suit their schedules and comfort, supporting consistent progress without requiring in-person visits.