Mariya Henderson, BACP

Mariya Henderson helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and major life changes. She supports those feeling overwhelmed by relationship or family issues, parenting strains, grief or problems with intimacy and self-esteem. Mariya also works with people facing trauma, eating and body image concerns, bipolar difficulties, anger and feelings of isolation.

She writes simply and listens carefully. Sessions follow a client-centred style that puts the person’s experience at the heart of the work. Mariya also uses attachment ideas to look at how early connections shape current relationships, and draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and patterns.

Across nine years of practice she has developed a calm and practical approach. Conversations aim to identify small, manageable changes. Techniques are chosen together and tailored to what feels right for the individual.

Mariya is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom. She offers sessions in English and Russian and is open to working with people outside the UK.

Her style is warm, respectful and goal-focused. New clients are guided through a short matching process and then offered a mix of video, phone, live chat or messaging sessions depending on preference and practical needs.

Therapeutic approaches for online counselling

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps with trust, abandonment worries, intimacy challenges and repeating relationship struggles. Client-centred therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. Sessions follow the client’s pace and priorities and aim to create a respectful, non-judgemental space. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT addresses unhelpful thoughts and behaviours through structured exercises and practical strategies to reduce anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels comfortable, then choose methods together. That collaborative planning means treatments are adapted as needs change rather than fixed from the start.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or travel. Video is useful for fuller face-to-face conversation, phone works well for lower bandwidth or shorter check-ins, and messaging suits ongoing support between longer sessions. Many people find online formats make regular contact more practical while keeping the focus on meaningful therapeutic progress.