Maria Sardina , NCPS

Maria Sardina is a professionally qualified integrative counsellor, hypnotherapist and life coach based in the United Kingdom. She holds an NCPS credential, indicating professional training in counselling and psychotherapy, and brings ten years of clinical experience to work with individuals facing a wide range of emotional and practical challenges.

Maria uses an integrative approach that draws on client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, hypnotherapy, Jungian ideas and mindfulness practices to tailor therapy to each person. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, eating and parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem and career issues. Her practice also includes work with ADHD, compassion fatigue, intimacy-related and attachment issues, chronic illness and adjustment to medical diagnoses.

Working collaboratively, Maria combines short-term goals and longer-term exploration, offering coaching alongside psychotherapy to help clients identify priorities and practical steps forward. She aims to help people improve their relationship with themselves, manage life transitions and build coping skills for everyday stresses. Maria also offers group sessions, workshops and seminars for those interested in personal development and learning new strategies in a supportive setting.

She welcomes clients who are seeking a compassionate, non-judgemental therapeutic space and creates personalised therapy plans that reflect each person's needs and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Support

Maria commonly integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and hypnotherapy into her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy and supporting the client to find their own solutions - it is useful for building self-awareness, improving self-esteem and navigating life changes. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, making it practical for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties and stress-related issues. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access inner resources and support change, which some clients find helpful for habits, confidence and managing emotional reactions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Maria works collaboratively with each person to explore their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the work aligns with what is most helpful and realistic for the client.

Online therapy sessions are offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from home, during travel or around work commitments while maintaining continuity of care and responsiveness to changing life demands.