Maria Monk, BACP

Maria Monk supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems. She also helps with parenting worries, coping with life changes, grief, anger, career questions and depression. Maria is based in the United Kingdom and has five years of professional experience. She is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Maria aims to make therapy straightforward and calm. She builds space for clients to talk about thoughts and feelings without judgement. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon. The tone is warm and direct so people can talk about what matters most.

Her work draws on approaches that look at values, relationships and personal history. Practical exercises may be used to identify what matters to a person and small changes to try between sessions. Conversations often examine attachment patterns and how past relationships shape current reactions.

Maria pays attention to everyday life and day-to-day strain. She supports people dealing with blended family issues, caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns, divorce and separation, and the pressures of midlife and early adulthood. She also helps with feelings like guilt, shame and the search for life purpose.

Sessions can be used to process loss, explore self-worth and rebuild routines. People often work on clearer communication, managing overwhelming emotions, and finding realistic next steps. The emphasis is on practical, steady progress suited to each person’s pace.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress and finding clearer direction in life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns. It can help with relationship worries, family tensions and attachment issues by exploring emotional responses and repair in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through different ways of working and match methods to a person’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process so the plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is good for more in-depth conversations and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions suit people who need lower bandwidth or a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief reflections, ongoing support between sessions or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make sessions easier to fit around work, caregiving and other commitments.