Maria Cox, BACP

Maria Cox helps people who are struggling with relationship difficulties, family tensions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and big life changes. She introduces herself gently and aims to make sessions straightforward and approachable for someone feeling overwhelmed.

Maria keeps things conversational and practical. She listens first and asks clear questions to understand what matters most to each person. Together they set goals and find ways to manage painful memories, anxious moments, or trouble communicating with others.

Her background includes three years of professional practice in the United Kingdom and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Maria draws on a mix of approaches so she can match methods to what a person needs right now.

In sessions she uses attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships shape present feelings, and cognitive behavioural strategies to spot and change unhelpful thinking. Narrative and client-centred techniques help people tell their story and feel heard during the work.

People meet Maria for calm, focused conversations rather than jargon. She offers straightforward coping tools and helps break bigger problems into manageable steps. Her aim is to support people as they build more stable relationships with themselves and others.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships affect current feelings and behaviour. Online work can help a person notice patterns in close relationships and practise new ways of connecting and responding to others. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, teaches people to spot unhelpful thoughts and test them in real life, helping with anxiety, low mood, and self-esteem issues. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises a warm, non-judgemental listening style that helps people feel understood and build confidence at their own pace.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through what feels most relevant and try different methods as needed. This is a collaborative process that adapts to the person's goals, pace, and preferences rather than following a fixed plan.

Online sessions are offered by registered or accredited professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls replicate a face-to-face conversation and allow visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, note-taking, or people who prefer writing. These options give flexibility to fit therapy around work, family commitments, and daily life.