Meet Maria
I am a CBT Therapist who has been accredited with the BABCP since 2004. I have experience working within secondary and primary care with clients with anxiety and depression. I have lectured in CBT at the University of York and currently guest lecture at the University of Hull.
I use third wave CBT and ACT and Compassion Focused Therapy which I have worked in various schools offering a whole school approach to staff and students in managing well being and enhancing the compassionate culture of schools.
I am also a registered mental health nurse and mindfulness practitioner. I am trained in CBT-I cbt for insomnia.
how can i help
As a BABCP Accredited CBT therapist and CFT therapist I am highly experienced in working with adults with anxiety and depression. I specialise in working with overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic, Social anxiety, health anxiety, Depression and Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and problems with shame and self criticism.
I am experienced in working with clients with physical health problems alongside mental health problems and difficulties with pain, stress and burn out.
I am a registered mental health nurse and use mindfulness within my practice.
Testimonials
"My sessions with Maria gave me a strong set of tools and techniques to help me understand myself and others better, and to deal with life as it presents more calmly and effectively. I found her kind, empathic and always wise. I am so pleased I engaged in the sessions with her."