Maria Cox , BACP

Maria Cox works with people facing relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and life changes. She explains things simply and aims to make sessions straightforward for anyone feeling overwhelmed or unsure. Maria is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration, and she draws on three years of professional experience in counselling.

Maria keeps the room conversational. She listens first and asks questions that help people notice patterns in how they relate to others. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings, along with talking through painful memories when it feels safe to do so.

She uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape expectations today. That can help with abandonment fears, codependency and commitment worries. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and to build healthier routines and coping skills.

Narrative approaches are also part of her work; she helps people make sense of their stories and find different ways of understanding themselves. Dialectical behaviour therapy skills are drawn on for emotional regulation and distress tolerance when feelings feel intense.

Maria aims to create a non-judgemental space where people can speak openly. She supports parents under strain, people adjusting to life changes, and those recovering from abuse or difficult relationships. Her style is warm, practical and focused on small, manageable changes.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current feelings and expectations. Online sessions can use this approach to notice recurring patterns in relationships and to practise new ways of relating. Client-centred counselling focuses on a respectful, non-directive space where the person leads the conversation and the counsellor reflects what they hear to aid clarity. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try small, practical experiments to change them, which suits short exercises and homework between online meetings.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adjust methods as things progress. This is a collaborative process and may combine elements from different approaches to fit the person's needs.

Online formats offer flexibility for different situations. Video calls are useful for a full conversational session and reading visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easy to check in between appointments, do brief check-ups, or fit a shorter session into a busy day. Many people find that mixing formats helps them stay consistent while fitting therapy into everyday life.