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Maria Mars, HCPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Maria is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Maria. View 24 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

So far in my 2 sessions with Maria, I find she's been very receptive to my sharing of my experiences and my input. I appreciate the understanding she displays regarding support towards my issues. She is consistent in providing documentation to help me better self manage my condition and triggers. I feel confident that I can find ways to manage my life better with her help.

Reviewed November 2024

From our very first session I have found Maria to be warm, understanding and patient. She clearly understands my issues and offers more than a sympathetic ear - she guides me through the difficulties and helps me to understand that I can get through the difficulties. I truly love Maria and feel blessed to have Maria on my side. I am definitely the better for Maria's guidance ... and I thank her for making herself available throughout this war and the resulting crises I have encountered. I love Maria.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Maria

  • 27 years' experience
  • Female
  • HCPC

I am a licensed Chartered Clinical Psychologist based in the UK with 27 years’ experience providing specialist clinical psychological services for children, young people and adults in a range of mental health settings in the Public, Voluntary and Private sectors.

I have specialist experience helping clients who are presenting with difficulties including Stress and Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and Abuse, Parenting issues, low Self-Esteem and Identity issues (racial and sexual).

I work collaboratively incorporating ideas and techniques from a range of evidence based therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioural, Compassion Focused, Cognitive Analytical, Systemic, Attachment focused and Dialectical Behavioural.

I am aware that reaching out for support can often be a difficult experience. I will strive to build a warm, trusting and collaborative relationship and help you to make sense of your experiences, set achievable therapeutic goals and empower yourself to improve your psychological functioning.

I hope to collaborate with you. Thank you for considering me.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Self esteem Depression LGBT Relationship issues Grief Sleeping disorders Anger management Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Adoption and foster care Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Domestic violence Family of origin issues Family problems Gender dysphoria Immigration issues Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

  • HCPC · United Kingdom · PYL26768 · Expires May 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Maria Mars

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

24 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Recommend Amazing Helpful Helping Listens Understanding Easy Grateful Professional

So far in my 2 sessions with Maria, I find she's been very receptive to my sharing of my experiences and my input. I appreciate the understanding she displays regarding support towards my issues. She is consistent in providing documentation to help me better self manage my condition and triggers. I feel confident that I can find ways to manage my life better with her help.

Reviewed November 2024

From our very first session I have found Maria to be warm, understanding and patient. She clearly understands my issues and offers more than a sympathetic ear - she guides me through the difficulties and helps me to understand that I can get through the difficulties. I truly love Maria and feel blessed to have Maria on my side. I am definitely the better for Maria's guidance ... and I thank her for making herself available throughout this war and the resulting crises I have encountered. I love Maria.

Reviewed November 2024

Maria is my therapist for more than half an year now. I could say that she is very competent, listens carefully, is empathetic and provides great feedback. I can say that the sessions with her are very useful and help me a lot to structure my thoughts and to get to know my feelings and the causes of things better. I would like to thank her for her professionalism, she is great to work with!

Reviewed September 2024

Great advice and really cares.

Reviewed August 2024

So far I have been really enjoying my therapy with Maria, I would definitely recommend her.

Reviewed July 2024

Maria is amazing. She has been incredible, listening, guiding, approachable and available. I love her.

Reviewed July 2024

I haven’t really spoken to Maria for very long. But the times we have spoken she seems very kind and gentle.

Reviewed July 2024

Maria speaks very kindly and makes you feel very understood and listened to. She’s also very helpful and helps you consider different things, so I would definitely recommend her.

Reviewed June 2024

Maria listened carefully to me, understood my worries and goals, and was compassionate and knowledgable in the advice she offered. I highly recommend Maria.

Reviewed June 2024

I’ve done just two therapies so far and I already find Maria a good listener. Besides, she already provided me some ideas & exercises for my anxiety on weeks 1 &2. We already have a plan on what we are doing next week as per my goals! I am excited looking forward next week to listen from her tips!

Reviewed April 2024

Maria has been amazing. She understands me and the nuances that make me up. She is clearly focused on helping move forward with my life. She is terrific and I am grateful to have her in my life.

Reviewed March 2024

She has been a wonderful therapist. She is very thorough in getting to the root of my issues and helping me understand them. She is very professional and an excellent listener.

Reviewed March 2024

great and supportive and always positive.

Reviewed March 2024

Really helpful. Practical and helpful and lovely to talk to. Really grateful for the help I’m getting.

Reviewed January 2024

Maria is Great and understanding!!

Reviewed December 2023

Maria is fantastic clinical psychologist with a wealth of experience. She really listens and cares for her clients.

Reviewed December 2023

I feel honoured to learn from Maria, each session is filled with impactful tools and wisdom to assist as I go along.

Reviewed November 2023

Maria is a bright sensible professional that is offering me invaluable support. I am very happy about our therapy sessions.

Reviewed July 2023

I appreciate how structured Maria's approach is. She takes her time to listen and then explains very clearly which approaches she wants to try first. Only two sessions so far, but looking forward to work with Maria for more sessions to come.

Reviewed June 2023

Amazing therapist. I really felt like Maria got to know me as a person and I enjoyed all of our sessions. Perhaps the best compliment I can give is that I’m excited to continue working with her after the summer.

Reviewed June 2023

Maria has hugely helped me so far in the 10 or so sessions we have had. I have not felt my mind so clear, sense of reality, not questioning my reality, moving forward, calm, now being able to live in the now. Concerning a very controlling ex, emotionally and mentally, issues concerning my son, setting boundaries etc. I would highly recommend her for the professionalism, helping me recover, explore, deal with and progress in a quick time. Thank you so so much

Reviewed May 2023

I am very happy with Maria, easy to talk with, she listens attentively to my concerns and offers solutions. What I like with these solutions is that she makes sure that I am comfortable with them or offers other if I am not. Highly recommend.

Reviewed March 2023

Maria seems approachable and calming. I am a bit reticent about speaking to strangers as I am quite shy out with my work environment but find it easy to talk to Maria

Reviewed February 2023

I really enjoyed working with Maria Mars. She was clear and kind, and offered me great tools to work with in between sessions. I found her approach quite methodical, and that was exactly what I needed for the situation I was dealing with. She had great insights and reflections, clear boundaries, and was always responsive when I messaged.

Reviewed February 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Maria Mars offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Maria Mars works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Maria Mars speak?

Maria Mars speaks English.

How many years of experience does Maria Mars have?

Maria Mars has 27 years of experience.

Where is Maria Mars licensed to practice?

Maria Mars is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Maria Mars accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Maria Mars accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Maria Mars offer?

Maria Mars offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Maria Mars?

Maria Mars can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Maria Mars?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.