Maryia Farooq , BACP

Maryia Farooq is a UK-based therapist registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), bringing three years of professional experience to her practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns, offering practical support and compassionate guidance. Maryia approaches each person as the expert of their own story and focuses on helping clients identify and build on their existing strengths to navigate challenges and move toward a more satisfying life.

Recognising that the decision to seek therapy takes courage, Maryia aims to provide steady encouragement and a collaborative space for exploration. She supports clients in clarifying their goals, developing coping strategies, and making changes that feel manageable and meaningful. Her style emphasises respect for individual experience while helping people find ways to manage symptoms and improve relationships and wellbeing. Maryia welcomes new clients in the United Kingdom and prioritises a supportive, strength-based approach throughout the therapeutic journey.

How evidence-based approaches work in online sessions

Maryia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's needs. One common emphasis is on approaches that explore how thoughts and beliefs affect emotions and behaviour - this work helps people reframe unhelpful thinking and develop more adaptive ways of responding to stress, anxiety, or low mood. Another focus is skills-based strategies, which teach practical tools for coping, managing symptoms, and improving daily functioning; these techniques can be particularly helpful for issues like sleep problems, addictive behaviours, or managing intense emotions. Maryia also integrates attachment-informed relational work for clients dealing with relationship patterns, abandonment concerns, or family difficulties, helping to understand and change interaction styles.

Finding the right fit is treated as a collaborative process. Maryia will work with each client to identify which techniques align with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the approach as therapy progresses. This collaborative exploration helps ensure the work feels relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access support from home. These options allow clients to choose the mode of communication that feels most comfortable while still receiving structured, evidence-informed therapeutic care from a licensed professional.