Maria Van Vreden, BACP

Maria Van Vreden is a UK-based therapist with 10 years of professional experience working with adults, children, and young people. She supports clients dealing with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, as well as motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Her practice focuses on practical strategies and compassionate listening to help people manage emotional challenges and rebuild a sense of direction.

Maria creates a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings openly. She encourages steady progress by working collaboratively, helping clients identify goals and develop skills to cope with everyday pressures and deeper patterns rooted in relationships or past experiences. Maria holds BACP registration - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates membership in the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. She offers support in English and Spanish and is available to work with clients both in the United Kingdom and internationally. Maria understands that taking the first step toward greater wellbeing requires courage, and she is committed to guiding clients through that process with clarity and empathy.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Remote Sessions

Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine practical skill-building with deeper relational work. One approach focuses on structured, skills-based work designed to reduce symptoms of anxiety and mood difficulties by teaching breathing and coping strategies, identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, and developing clear steps to manage panic or stress. Another approach emphasises exploring attachment and family dynamics to address relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and longstanding patterns that affect self-esteem and communication. These methods are tailored to the presenting difficulty and may be adapted for adults, adolescents, or young people.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Maria works collaboratively with clients to identify priorities, test what helps, and refine the plan based on each person’s goals and preferences. Together they choose techniques that feel achievable and relevant to everyday life.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, to continue work while travelling, or to engage with a registered professional from another country. Remote sessions support continuity of care and allow clients to receive consistent therapeutic support in ways that suit their needs.