Maria Van Vreden , BACP

Maria Van Vreden is a UK-based therapist with a decade of professional experience supporting adults, children, and young people. She has worked extensively with stress and anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, helping clients navigate difficult life transitions and emotional challenges. Maria creates a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where people can explore their thoughts and feelings and begin to build practical strategies for change.

Drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques, Maria adapts her approach to meet each person where they are, collaborating to set goals and develop skills that suit individual needs. She is registered with the BACP, which signifies affiliation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. This registration reflects her commitment to professional standards and ongoing development.

Maria recognizes that reaching out for support is a courageous step, and she offers steady, compassionate guidance through that process. She is comfortable working in both English and Spanish and accepts international clients, aiming to make therapy as accessible and relevant as possible for those seeking greater well-being and resilience.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Remotely

Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the issues clients bring. She offers structured, skills-focused work that teaches practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, panic, and mood symptoms, helping people develop coping tools they can use day to day. She also provides trauma-sensitive support that helps clients process difficult experiences at a pace they can tolerate while reducing the impact of trauma on current relationships and functioning. Additionally, attachment-focused and relational work helps explore patterns around abandonment, communication, and family dynamics to build healthier connections and self-understanding.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. Maria collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and together they choose and adjust methods so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Maria is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, and they allow therapy to fit more naturally into daily life.