Maryia Farooq, BACP

Maryia Farooq is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, and issues around intimacy. She works with people who are dealing with life changes, depression, grief, eating and sleeping troubles, parenting strain, and struggles with self‑esteem. Maryia believes clients are the experts in their own stories and draws on their strengths to help them move forward.

She uses straightforward, evidence‑based techniques to help people manage symptoms and rebuild coping skills. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than jargon. Maryia aims to create a calm space where people can talk things through at their own pace.

With three years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, she brings early‑career energy and commitment to each person’s concerns. Her work has included helping people cope with addiction, compassion fatigue, and caregiver stress.

Maryia pays attention to how past attachment and abandonment experiences affect current relationships. She also supports people dealing with body image, fertility and family problems, and the emotional impact of cancer. Her style is collaborative, respectful, and focused on small, achievable change.

People who choose to work with her can expect a conversational approach that looks at patterns, identifies practical tools, and builds on existing strengths. She encourages honest feedback and adjusts the work to match each person’s goals and pace.

Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits

Maryia draws on evidence‑based approaches that help people understand patterns and build coping skills. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real situations to reduce anxiety and low mood; this helps with day‑to‑day stress and panic. Another approach looks at how early attachment and abandonment experiences shape current relationships and communication, helping people change repeating patterns and improve closeness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Maryia collaborates with each person to match techniques to their needs and goals. She checks in regularly and adapts the plan if something isn’t helping, so the process stays practical and person centred.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing sessions during breaks or from different locations. It can also help when quieter surroundings or a shorter check‑in are needed, or when seeing someone without being on camera feels more comfortable. Registered or accredited professionals can explain which format will work best and how to arrange sessions that fit day‑to‑day schedules.