Maryia Farooq , BACP

Maryia Farooq is a UK-credentialed therapist with three years of professional experience and registration with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and intimacy related concerns, offering practical support and respectful listening.

Maryia approaches each person as the expert on their own life, helping clients draw on existing strengths to navigate challenges and build more satisfying relationships and day-to-day routines. She recognizes that taking the first step toward greater well-being requires courage and offers steady, nonjudgmental guidance throughout the process.

Her practice emphasizes collaboration and tailored support, meeting people where they are and helping them identify realistic goals, develop coping strategies, and move toward a more fulfilling life. Maryia aims to create a space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Maryia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying patterns in thinking and behavior and developing practical strategies to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. These goal-focused methods help clients facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and mood concerns by teaching ways to reframe unhelpful thoughts and build healthier habits.

She also emphasizes skills-based work that equips people with coping tools for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and navigating life transitions. These approaches are designed to be practical and applicable between sessions so clients can practice new strategies in real situations.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Maryia works with each client to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors the therapeutic plan accordingly, adjusting methods as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. These options offer flexibility in scheduling and modes of communication, so people can access consistent support from licensed professionals in ways that suit their routines and comfort levels.