Maria Howell, BACP
BACP-registered counsellor for life transitions
- Anxiety and trauma support
- Relationship and family work
- LGBQ+ affirming care
About Maria Howell
Maria Howell is a UK-licensed counsellor with seven years of professional experience supporting children, young people and adults. She practices as part of BCS Counselling Service in South Wales, an ethical integrative organisation focused on making counselling accessible. Maria holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her commitment to recognised professional standards.
Her work addresses a wide range of concerns, including anxiety and social or health-related worries, depression and low mood, trauma and abuse, bipolar and borderline presentations, obsessive thoughts, neurodiversity such as autism, and issues connected to substance use and self-harm. She also supports people facing bereavement, relationship and sexual difficulties, family dynamics, identity and LGBQ+ matters, exam and work stress, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger and self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes including chronic illness and career transitions.
Maria aims to create an open, non-judgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely. She works collaboratively to empower individuals to take steps toward a more fulfilling life, offering practical support and emotional guidance tailored to each person’s needs.
Her work addresses a wide range of concerns, including anxiety and social or health-related worries, depression and low mood, trauma and abuse, bipolar and borderline presentations, obsessive thoughts, neurodiversity such as autism, and issues connected to substance use and self-harm. She also supports people facing bereavement, relationship and sexual difficulties, family dynamics, identity and LGBQ+ matters, exam and work stress, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger and self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes including chronic illness and career transitions.
Maria aims to create an open, non-judgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely. She works collaboratively to empower individuals to take steps toward a more fulfilling life, offering practical support and emotional guidance tailored to each person’s needs.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCancerCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Maria Howell have?
Maria Howell has seven years of professional experience working with children, young people and adults.
Is Maria Howell a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Maria Howell provide therapy?
Maria provides therapy in English.
Where is Maria Howell located?
Maria Howell is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Maria Howell as my therapist?
You can work with Maria Howell through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Maria Howell work with international clients?
Yes, Maria Howell works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Maria Howell 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 cancelled 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 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.
Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support
Maria works with a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques adapted for online delivery. She uses skills-focused interventions that teach practical strategies for managing anxiety, improving sleep, regulating mood and coping with cravings; these approaches are goal-oriented and help clients build everyday tools. She also offers trauma-informed work that helps people process difficult memories and reduce the impact of past harm, with a careful, paced approach suited to each person’s readiness. In addition, Maria draws on attachment and relational-focused methods to explore relationship patterns, intimacy concerns and issues around abandonment and connection.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Maria collaborates with each individual to identify which methods fit best with their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made and circumstances change. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work remains relevant and manageable.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits or geographically distant locations. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care and access support in ways that suit different lifestyles and comfort levels, while working with registered professionals and experienced therapists.