- Client-centred focus
- Practical tools
- English and Polish
About Maria
Maria Palej is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of direct therapy experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. Maria also supports those dealing with trauma, addiction and identity concerns while speaking English and Polish.
She began in the helping professions over a decade ago, which shaped her practical view of everyday struggles. Maria draws on that background when clients feel stuck or overwhelmed and when they need straightforward tools to cope with life changes. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space and focuses on what clients want to change.
Maria often adapts her approach to the person in front of her. She uses client-centred techniques to prioritise the client's own goals, and psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring patterns that cause distress. She also brings mindfulness and solution-focused methods when helpful for calming anxiety or finding practical next steps.
Typical concerns she works with include relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, attachment difficulties, grief and family of origin problems. Maria also helps with sleep, eating, anger, career stress and neurodiversity-related matters such as ADHD. Her aim is to help people recognise patterns and take small, manageable steps forward.
New clients are invited to describe what they want to change and to ask questions at their first session. Maria uses her BACP and NCPS credentials as part of her professional standing and encourages people to pick the pace that suits them.
Approaches that guide online work
Client-Centred Therapy places the client's goals and experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps the person decide what to focus on and when to move forward. This approach works well for people who want to be heard and guided at their own pace.Mindfulness Therapy brings simple attention practices into conversations to reduce overwhelm and calm anxiety. These techniques can help with sleep problems, stress and moments of intense emotion by offering ways to steady the mind and body.
Finding the right fit is part of the therapeutic process. The counsellor will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then suggest an approach or blend of approaches. This is a collaborative decision and can change as work progresses.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to slot therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a brief conversation will help. Some people find phone or video sessions more convenient for fitting therapy around work, study or family routines, while others prefer longer sessions to dig deeper into recurring patterns.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English, Polish
Frequently asked questions
What issues can I bring to therapy?
Maria works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and addiction. Additional focuses include codependency, attachment and family of origin problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She uses client-centred listening, gentle psychodynamic thinking, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques depending on what each person needs.
What is her professional background?
Maria has six years of direct therapy experience and broader time in helping professions that shaped her practice. That background informs a practical approach to everyday problems.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and lists BACP and NCPS among her credentials as part of her professional profile.
Can I work with her if I don’t live in the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and Polish. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Please confirm the current session options before booking to ensure they fit your needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen arrangement.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability. The first session is an opportunity to ask questions and explain why you came.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.