Maria Lawrence, BACP

Maria Lawrence uses an integrative counselling style to help people make sense of difficult moments. She focuses on practical steps and clear goals. Maria offers a calm, respectful presence to guide people through stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties.

She works with a wide range of concerns including addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and intimacy-related issues. Eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, career stress, bipolar mood challenges, ADHD and compassion fatigue are also within her scope.

Maria draws on multiple therapeutic approaches so each plan fits the person in front of her. She helps people identify what matters most, set manageable goals and try out new ways of coping. Sessions aim to be straightforward, with time to talk and to reflect on practical changes.

With four years of experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Maria brings professional standards to her work. She invites clients to explore both current problems and past experiences that may still affect daily life.

Sessions are available in English and are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. People can expect collaborative planning, follow-up between sessions when useful, and a focus on building useful skills for day-to-day living.

How integrative counselling and online sessions work together

Maria uses an integrative counselling approach that adapts techniques to the person in front of her. This means selecting methods that fit your goals and the problems you bring, whether that is managing anxiety, coping with grief or addressing relationship difficulties.

She also focuses on practical coping skills and goal work, helping people try small changes between sessions. That approach is useful for issues such as stress, sleep or eating difficulties, and for handling life transitions or compassion fatigue.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maria will discuss options with clients and together they will decide what to try first, then review progress and adjust as needed. This keeps therapy tailored and collaborative throughout.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for conversational sessions that benefit from face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in suits a busy day. Live chat and messaging work well for ongoing reflection, brief check-ins and flexible scheduling. These options make therapy more accessible and allow people to choose what fits their routine and comfort level.