Maria Malone , BACP

Maria Malone is a UK-based therapist with 15 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings a broad toolkit of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to sessions. Maria draws on multiple theoretical approaches and adapts her methods to suit each person she sees, focusing on practical strategies that promote understanding and forward movement.

Her work covers relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and body image concerns, depression, anxiety and stress, as well as life transitions, grief, parenting and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people dealing with addiction, compassion fatigue, ADHD and complex family dynamics including adoption, foster care and blended families. This range allows her to tailor sessions to individual needs while keeping the core goal in sight - helping people identify strengths and build skills to manage what challenges them.

Maria’s style is compassionate and collaborative. She views each person as the expert of their own story and seeks to create the conditions that enable growth and change. Taking the first step can take courage, and Maria aims to support people as they harness their existing strengths and work toward a more satisfying, empowered life.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Maria Malone uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are tailored to each person’s needs. One common strand in her work is skills-focused, goal-oriented therapy that helps people develop practical tools for managing anxiety, stress, low mood and everyday coping. These techniques emphasize learning specific strategies and practicing them between sessions to build confidence and resilience.

She also uses trauma-informed, exploratory work that focuses on understanding the impact of past experiences and gradually processing difficult memories and emotions. This approach supports people working on relationship wounds, trauma and abuse, attachment concerns, and challenges with intimacy or loss.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Maria works with each person to identify their goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and she adjusts interventions as therapy progresses to find the best fit. Sessions are offered online by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and needs. Online therapy allows people to access licensed professionals from wherever they are, making it easier to maintain regular sessions and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.