Maria Sardina , NCPS

Maria Sardina is a counsellor and hypnotherapist who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She also helps with relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, eating and body concerns, and career or life changes. Maria brings a practical, down-to-earth approach and aims to help clients feel less stuck and more able to move forward.

She uses a mix of talking therapy, coaching and hypnotherapy to suit each person. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and on small, achievable steps. Maria works collaboratively and without judgement, so people can speak openly about their hopes and worries.

With ten years of experience she has worked in a range of settings, including time supporting people with health-related challenges. That background means she is familiar with issues around chronic illness, cancer adjustment and related anxiety. She also has experience helping people with ADHD, attachment and abandonment concerns.

Maria combines client-centred listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness. She also draws on Jungian concepts and hypnotherapy where these fit a person’s needs and preferences. The aim is to build clearer thinking, better coping and a kinder relationship with oneself.

Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video, phone, live chat or messaging. People can choose short-term coaching or longer therapy depending on what they want to achieve. To start, a simple matching process helps connect someone to the right schedule and format.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Maria often blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural techniques. Client-centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping people find their own solutions. It suits people who want a supportive space to talk and to gain clarity about their goals. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thinking and behaviour with practical exercises and short-term tasks. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and coping with stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and test what feels helpful, adjusting methods to match a client's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where feedback guides the plan and techniques are selected to fit the person's life.

Online therapy offers flexibility and multiple ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection helps. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a break in the day. Live chat or text-based messaging can be used for quick updates, reflective writing or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel or childcare while keeping the focus on progress and practical change.