Maria KhanBACP

Maria Khan is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She supports those managing relationship strain, sleep or eating difficulties, anger, and major life changes. Maria also pays attention to concerns such as postpartum depression, compassionate fatigue and obsessions or panic attacks. She communicates in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu to make conversations easier for more people.

With five years' experience and a BACP credential, Maria shapes sessions around each person. She listens first and then agrees goals together. Conversations are practical and down to earth, aiming to make small, useful changes rather than jargon-filled therapy talk.

Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred ways of working to help people notice what matters and take steps towards it. Maria also uses hypnotherapy and psychodynamic ideas when those methods suit a person's needs. She explains options and adapts the way she works to fit each client.

Sessions are led at a calm pace and focus on everyday coping skills. People can expect to talk through challenges, try short exercises in session, and take simple tasks between meetings. Maria emphasises respect, cultural sensitivity and practical steps that fit into busy family and work lives.

If someone is ready to begin, the usual first step is a short sign-up and a matching questionnaire, then scheduling is arranged according to availability.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking small actions that match those values, which can help with anxiety, depression and life transitions.

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the heart of each session. The therapist offers empathic listening and gentle reflection so people feel understood and can find their own solutions for relationship strain, confidence or grief.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring patterns and early life experiences that colour current reactions. It can be useful for understanding deeper emotional responses after trauma or loss and for shifting long-standing habits.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through options, try methods together, and adjust the plan according to what feels most helpful. Goals, preferences and day-to-day demands help shape the choice of techniques.

Please confirm the specific online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around appointments, childcare, or work. It also allows shorter check-ins and flexible scheduling so people can keep progress going without major disruptions to daily life.