Mariya Henderson, BACP

Mariya Henderson is a licensed therapeutic counsellor based in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional practice and three years of experience as a PD coach for teenagers and young people. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and a wide range of life changes that affect daily functioning and emotional wellbeing. Her practice also addresses parenting and fatherhood issues, self-esteem and body image struggles, eating and food-related concerns, feelings of emptiness or isolation, and problems rooted in family of origin or immigration experiences.

Her work is grounded in a person-centred approach that prioritises respect, sensitivity, and compassionate listening while tailoring conversation and care to each individual. Mariya can integrate elements of Transactional Analysis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when these methods are likely to benefit a client, adapting techniques to support clearer communication, healthier patterns, and practical coping strategies. She holds the BACP credential - a recognised professional counselling association in the United Kingdom - and applies that professional framework to her therapeutic practice.

Mariya emphasises collaboration and empowerment, helping clients take the steps that feel manageable toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. She aims to meet clients where they are, offering steady support as they explore change, build resilience, and work toward their personal goals.

Client-Centered, Attachment and CBT for online support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting and nonjudgmental environment where the client leads the pace and direction of the work. This approach helps people explore feelings, build self-understanding, and strengthen self-esteem by placing the client experience at the centre of the conversation. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape expectations and emotional patterns; it can be useful for addressing abandonment, attachment issues, intimacy-related concerns, and difficulties in close relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-focused approach that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and develop alternative ways of thinking and coping, often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Mariya works collaboratively with each client to determine what methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences. She and the client explore options together and adapt the plan as progress unfolds, drawing on different approaches when they add value.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling, reduces travel time, and makes it easier to fit sessions into busy lives or across time zones. These options allow clients to receive consistent support from licensed professionals in ways that match their routine and comfort level.