Mariya Henderson , BACP

Mariya Henderson is a licensed therapeutic counsellor based in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience and an additional three years working as a PD coach for teenagers and young people. She focuses her practice on supporting people who are managing stress and anxiety, navigating relationship difficulties, coping with family conflict, or addressing intimacy-related concerns. Her work emphasizes a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate stance that honors each person’s experience and pace.

Mariya primarily uses a Person-Centred approach, creating a collaborative space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings without judgment. When appropriate, she integrates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Transactional Analysis to offer practical tools alongside exploratory work. This flexible blend helps tailor sessions to the needs of each individual and the particular challenges they bring.

As a BACP member - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - Mariya aligns her practice with recognized professional standards. She designs personalized dialogues and treatment plans so therapy reflects the client’s goals and values. Seeking change can require courage, and Mariya aims to support and empower people through the steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Integrative Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Mariya uses Client-Centered Therapy to place the client’s experience at the center of sessions, offering empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental environment that supports self-exploration and personal growth. This approach is helpful for people seeking greater self-understanding, improved relationships, or relief from emotional distress.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques when practical changes are needed. CBT helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety, low mood, or stress, complementing more exploratory work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mariya collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and useful to the individual.

Online formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent support without travel. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, allow therapy to continue across locations, and make it simpler to fit sessions into busy lives, while preserving the therapeutic relationship and the opportunity for meaningful change.