Counsellor profile
Maria Khan, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 5 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, trauma and stress
Continue with MariaAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (396108)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Maria supplied to BetterHelp.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
About Maria
BACP. 5 years' experience. Maria Khan works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, domestic violence, family problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, multicultural concerns, obsessive-compulsive issues, panic and phobias, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, self-love, sex addiction, and social anxiety and phobia.
Maria uses approaches drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, hypnotherapy and psychodynamic work. Sessions aim to be straightforward and conversational. She listens to what is most pressing and then works with the person to find practical ways forward.
Her way of working focuses on reflecting what matters to the individual and helping them try different strategies. That can include noticing thoughts and values with ACT, using person-centred talking to build understanding, exploring past patterns with psychodynamic ideas, or using hypnotherapy where appropriate. The emphasis is on simple, manageable steps rather than technical language.
Maria offers work in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu, and sees people from the United Kingdom and other countries. Fees vary with location and the service runs on a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
To start, people are asked to use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. This initial step helps clarify goals and practical arrangements before therapy begins.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and pick actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience, helping build clarity and self-acceptance through open conversation. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to work on habits, stress, sleep and some anxiety-related concerns.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs with the person and then agree what to try first. This collaborative process allows adjustments over time if one way of working does not fit.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also give more choice about whether to use video, audio or other formats depending on what suits the person's day-to-day routine.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationship issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and person-centred, using practical steps and reflective discussion to address what matters to the client.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years' experience working as a counsellor.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and operates from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin counselling with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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