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Maria Monk, BACP

BACP registered therapist for life changes
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Relationship and family help
  • Empowerment focused care

About Maria Monk

Maria Monk is a BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) registered practitioner in the United Kingdom with five years of clinical experience. She supports people navigating stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, and parenting challenges, helping them explore their thoughts and emotions in a calm, respectful setting.

Maria aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly about what matters to them. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek change and approaches each person with warmth and steady encouragement. Her emphasis is on supporting and empowering clients as they take steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Through collaborative work, Maria helps clients clarify what they want to change and build practical ways to move toward their goals. Her practice centers on listening carefully and responding with empathy, so individuals feel heard and guided throughout their therapeutic journey.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

GriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMidlife crisisSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Maria Monk have?

Maria Monk has five years of professional experience working with individuals on issues such as stress, anxiety, relationships, family conflicts, and parenting.

Is Maria Monk a registered therapist?

Yes. Maria Monk holds registration with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Maria Monk provide therapy?

Maria Monk provides therapy in English.

Where is Maria Monk located?

Maria Monk is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Maria Monk as my therapist?

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

Does Maria Monk work with international clients?

No. Maria Monk does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Maria Monk 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, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, invites clients to clarify what matters most to them and to take small, practical steps toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It is often helpful for stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and low mood because it emphasizes flexible responses rather than trying to eliminate uncomfortable experiences.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship patterns influence emotional responses and interpersonal dynamics. This approach can be especially useful for relationship difficulties, family conflicts, parenting concerns, and attachment issues, helping clients build more secure ways of relating to others.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on offering empathic, nonjudgmental support so the client can lead the pace and content of work. It aims to strengthen self-understanding and personal resources, which can assist with issues like self-esteem, life purpose, and coping with change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Registered professionals and therapists will work with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting as therapy progresses.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility and easier access to care. These options make it possible to fit therapy into busy lives and to connect with a therapist from different locations, while still maintaining regular, goal-focused work.

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