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Maxine Bailey, BACP

UK therapist with 30 years experience

  • Stress and anxiety expertise
  • Relationship and trauma work
  • Works with international clients

About Maxine Bailey

Maxine Bailey is a UK-licensed therapist and a registered member of the BACP, bringing more than 30 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, and significant life changes. Her practice focuses on practical, evidence-informed work around self-esteem, career difficulties, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, and neurodiverse concerns such as ADHD and autism. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists, which reflects professional standards and ongoing practice development.

She approaches each person with sensitivity, respect, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the unique needs of every client. Maxine combines insight-oriented discussion with skills-based strategies to help clients manage symptoms, rebuild confidence, and find clearer direction in career and personal life. Her work also addresses intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, coping with loss, and the emotional impact of adoption and foster care.

Recognising that seeking help takes courage, Maxine offers steady, supportive guidance as clients take steps toward more fulfilling and balanced lives. She collaborates with people to set realistic goals and to develop coping tools that fit their circumstances and values.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Maxine Bailey have?

Maxine Bailey has 30 years of experience.

Is Maxine Bailey a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential.

In which languages does Maxine Bailey provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Maxine Bailey located?

She is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Maxine Bailey as my therapist?

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

Does Maxine Bailey work with international clients?

Yes, Maxine Bailey 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 cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.

Evidence-based techniques and flexible online care

Maxine works with a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine exploration of thoughts and feelings with practical skills training. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and developing step-by-step strategies to shift them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and obsessive tendencies. Another approach emphasises practical coping skills and relapse prevention, teaching concrete tools for stress management, emotional regulation, and improving sleep and daily routines. She also uses coaching-informed methods to support goal-setting, motivation, and career-related changes for clients seeking clearer direction.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Maxine treats this as a collaborative endeavour. She works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and adapts techniques so the plan fits the client rather than forcing a single method.

Online appointments make it easier to access a registered professional from different locations. Registered professionals and therapists, including Maxine, offer sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility around work, family, and mobility needs. These options allow continuity of care and make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life.

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