Maryia Farooq , BACP

Maryia Farooq is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. She also helps with trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, addictions and grief. Maryia works with issues such as sleep and eating problems, low self-esteem and compassion fatigue. She is based in the United Kingdom and works in English.

Maryia takes a straightforward and respectful approach. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. In sessions she listens, asks practical questions and helps people try small changes that can make a difference.

Her practice includes helping people with family-related concerns, parenting strain, communication problems and difficulties after separation. She also supports those dealing with body image, attachment and abandonment worries, and the emotional fallout from illness or fertility challenges.

With three years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - Maryia combines relatable conversation with goal-focused work. Sessions can include checking progress, practising new ways of coping and reviewing what helps most.

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. People choose the format that fits their routine. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and then sessions are scheduled based on availability.

Approaches and online support that fit your life

Maryia draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide practical change. One common approach she uses is problem-focused work that breaks larger issues into small steps. This helps when anxiety, stress or sleep problems feel overwhelming by creating clear, manageable actions to try.

Another approach is strengths-based conversation that spotlights what is already working. This method helps people build confidence, address self-esteem and find ways to cope with relationship or parenting strain by using existing resources and skills.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Maryia will work with each person to identify goals, try different strategies and adjust the plan based on what feels helpful. She aims to match methods to a person’s needs and preferences rather than imposing one fixed way of working.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more connection is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, need brief check-ins or want to reflect before replying. These options make it easier to fit counselling around daily life.