Maryia Farooq, BACP

Maryia Farooq is a UK-credentialed therapist with three years of professional experience and holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, explained in plain terms as a recognised professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

She has supported people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to intimacy. Maryia works from the belief that each person is the expert on their own life story and that existing strengths can be mobilised to meet and overcome the issues that feel most difficult.

Maryia recognises that reaching out for support requires courage and that the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life is often the hardest. She offers steady, compassionate guidance to help people explore their experiences, build coping strategies, and move toward the changes they want to make.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Maryia uses a range of evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common thread is work that helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours - an approach that supports people who are struggling with anxiety, low mood, or difficult reactions to stress. Another strand involves skills-based strategies for coping and emotional regulation - teaching concrete tools to manage overwhelming feelings, improve sleep, and handle day-to-day pressures. She also attends to relationship and attachment patterns by exploring how past experiences shape present connections and communication, which can be particularly helpful for relationship concerns and issues around intimacy.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Maryia treats that as a collaborative effort. She will work with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they will decide which techniques make the most sense to pursue.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it possible to access consistent support with greater flexibility. These modalities allow people to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or other commitments and to connect with licensed professionals from familiar settings, increasing accessibility for those seeking help.