Maryia Farooq , BACP

Maryia Farooq is a UK-credentialed therapist with three years of professional experience and holds the BACP credential, which denotes membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with people facing a wide range of challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting stresses, anger, self-esteem issues, career questions, and compassion fatigue.

Her practice also addresses more specific concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, body image, cancer-related and fertility worries, caregiver stress, commitment and communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and feelings of emptiness. Maryia approaches each person as the expert of their own story, believing that clients already possess strengths and resources that can be built on to overcome the challenges they face.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life often requires courage, and Maryia offers supportive, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide that process. She provides services in English and is based in the United Kingdom; she is currently accepting clients who are located in the UK.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Support

Maryia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical strategies to reduce distress and build coping skills. This can include cognitive and behavioral strategies that help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop alternative ways of thinking and behaving to manage anxiety, low mood, and stress.

She also employs skills-based interventions that teach practical coping tools for emotional regulation, problem-solving, and improving communication in relationships. These approaches support work on relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and day-to-day functioning after life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process, and Maryia works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She reviews progress with clients and adapts methods to match what is most helpful.

Online therapy with Maryia is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from home, during work breaks, or between other commitments while maintaining continuity of care with a licensed professional.