Maria Van Vreden

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Self esteem

About Maria

Maria Van Vreden works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a collaborative approach. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 10 years of professional experience.

Maria offers space to talk through difficult feelings and practical problems. She encourages honest conversation and pays attention to what is happening in day-to-day life. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that cause distress and finding manageable steps to change them.

Her work includes addressing attachment and abandonment issues, body image concerns, and the strain of caregiving. She also helps people work through communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation and loneliness.

Maria has experience supporting those dealing with panic attacks, mood difficulties, and post-traumatic stress. She also explores questions about life purpose and midlife change, helping clients look at values and choices.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and Maria accepts international clients. She combines practical discussion with reflective listening to help people move forward at a pace that suits them.

How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions

Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete ways to reduce distress. One approach involves breaking down anxious thoughts and testing them against everyday evidence, which helps with panic attacks and ongoing worry. Another approach concentrates on understanding attachment and relationship patterns to improve communication and reduce repeated conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maria will discuss options with the client and agree together which methods to try, based on the person’s needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision is reviewed as therapy progresses to make sure the chosen ways of working remain helpful.

Practical benefits of sessions delivered remotely include fitting therapy into a busy week and making it easier to keep regular appointments. If you are considering online work, confirm which session formats Maria currently offers before booking so you know whether video, phone or another arrangement is available. Online sessions can make it simpler to attend when travel would be difficult or a shorter check-in is needed.

Topics Maria lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Mood disorders
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Questions about Maria

Does she work with anxiety and panic attacks?

Yes. She supports people with anxiety and panic attacks using evidence-based approaches to reduce symptoms and manage triggers.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a collaborative style that focuses on practical steps and reflective conversation.

How much experience does she have?

She has 10 years of professional experience working with adults, children and young people.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I book sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with her counselling?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.