Maria Sardina, NCPS

Maria Sardina is an integrative counsellor, hypnotherapist and life coach who combines practical therapy with coaching to help people move past obstacles and rebuild a more satisfying life. She works in a collaborative, non-judgemental manner, offering both short-term support and longer psychotherapy where needed. Her practice brings together techniques from different modalities so each plan can be tailored to what a person actually wants help with, whether that is symptom relief, behaviour change or personal growth.

Maria draws on a range of clinical approaches and adapts them to the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. She listens to each client’s story and designs personalised therapy plans that address present difficulties, past influences and future goals. She also practises hypnotherapy and coaching alongside counselling and psychotherapy to support changes in thinking, mood and behaviour.

Her background includes substantial work with health-related issues, and she has supported clients facing cancer, chronic illness and conditions such as long Covid. Maria has experience working in hospital settings and with people adjusting to medical diagnoses, health uncertainty and the emotional impact of long-term conditions.

In addition to individual consultations, Maria facilitates group sessions, workshops and seminars for people interested in personal development. She holds the NCPS credential, indicating professional training and recognised standards in counselling and psychotherapy practice.

Approaches for online therapy and personalised care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathic, respectful relationship in which the client’s own values and goals guide the work. It helps people increase self-understanding, build confidence, and find personal solutions to issues such as relationship struggles, life transitions and low self-esteem.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress and sleep difficulties, and helps clients learn coping strategies they can apply between sessions.

Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to support changes in habits, reduce anxiety, and explore thoughts and feelings that can be hard to shift through conversation alone. It is frequently combined with other approaches to reinforce therapeutic goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Maria works collaboratively with each person to decide what fits their needs, goals and preferences. She reviews progress and adapts methods as therapy unfolds so clients can pursue what feels most effective for them.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and health needs, and allow therapists to support clients across different locations. For many people, remote sessions provide a practical, consistent way to engage in therapy and keep moving toward their goals.