Maria Lawrence, BACP

Maria Lawrence is an Integrative Counsellor who combines a broad range of therapeutic disciplines to provide personalised support. She works collaboratively with individuals to clarify what is troubling them, set clear goals and explore practical steps toward a more peaceful and fulfilled way of living. Her integrative stance means she adapts methods to the person in front of her rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution.

Whether someone is coping with a current difficulty or finding that past events continue to influence their present, Maria offers a non-judgemental, empathic and respectful space for exploration. With four years of clinical experience and a BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a recognised UK professional body - she draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people recognise patterns, consider new perspectives and work toward meaningful change. Maria aims to make the therapeutic process collaborative and tailored so each person can find an approach that fits their needs and goals.

Integrative approaches and online therapy options

Maria Lawrence practices from an integrative perspective, meaning she blends techniques from different evidence-based traditions to suit each person's needs and situation. This flexible approach supports work on a wide range of issues by selecting tools that best fit the client rather than adhering rigidly to a single method.

She also emphasises empathic, person-centered exploration - offering a respectful, non-judgemental space to talk through past experiences and current concerns so the client can better understand their feelings and choices. In parallel she uses collaborative, goal-focused planning to identify practical steps and measurable aims that guide progress over time.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is treated as a collaborative process. Maria will work with each person to discover which combination of techniques and goals feels most helpful, adjusting the plan as needs and preferences become clearer.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits or geographic constraints. These formats make it easier to attend regular sessions, maintain continuity of care and access support from a registered professional in ways that fit daily life.