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Maxine Bailey

BACP

Maxine Bailey , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Maxine

Maxine Bailey is a UK-licensed therapist with more than 30 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, low motivation, self-esteem and confidence challenges, career difficulties, and depression. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to address the specific needs and goals of the individual.

Maxine draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients explore patterns, build coping skills, and move toward a more fulfilling life. She encourages clients to view the decision to seek help as a courageous first step and offers steady support throughout the therapeutic process.

Maxine holds BACP accreditation - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which reflects professional standards and ongoing commitment to good practice. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, practical strategies, and an empathic, tailored approach to care.

Evidence-based approaches and online therapy

Maxine uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One approach targets unhelpful patterns of thinking and helps people reframe negative beliefs so they can respond more effectively to stress and anxiety. Another set of techniques emphasizes skill-building and behavior change - helping clients develop routines, coping strategies, and problem-solving skills useful for depression, motivation, and life transitions. She also incorporates skills for emotional awareness and regulation to support resilience when dealing with grief, relationship issues, or trauma-related reactions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Maxine works collaboratively with clients to identify which techniques fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made and circumstances change.

Online therapy with Maxine is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varied schedules and locations. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and allow therapy to continue even when in-person visits are impractical.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Maxine Bailey have?

Maxine Bailey has 30 years of professional experience.

Is Maxine Bailey a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP accreditation. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and indicates membership of a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

In which languages does Maxine Bailey provide therapy?

Maxine provides therapy in English.

Where is Maxine Bailey located?

Maxine is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Maxine Bailey as my therapist?

You can work with Maxine through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Maxine Bailey work with international clients?

Yes, Maxine works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Maxine Bailey cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeCommitment issuesCommunication problemsHearing impairedImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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