Maria Khan, BACP

Maria Khan is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional organisation for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. Over the course of her practice she has supported people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem and confidence concerns, depression, relationship difficulties, and a range of related challenges including eating and sleeping problems, anger, and coping with life changes.

She works with sensitivity and compassion, adapting conversations and treatment plans to reflect each client’s unique circumstances and goals. Sessions are shaped around what the client finds most helpful, and Maria strives to create a respectful space where progress can emerge at the client’s pace. Acknowledging that starting therapy takes courage, she recognises and affirms that step while offering practical, tailored support. Maria also provides services in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu and accepts clients from the United Kingdom and internationally.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Maria Khan draws on evidence-informed approaches tailored to each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values to guide meaningful action - it is often used for anxiety, stress, and depression. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathic, non-judgemental relationship where the client’s own insights and strengths guide progress - this approach can be helpful for building self-esteem, navigating relationship issues, and processing life transitions. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention as a complementary technique to support changes in habits, reduce anxiety responses, and address sleep or motivation concerns, when appropriate.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Maria works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances. She adapts the plan as therapy unfolds so the work remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility constraints. These remote formats make it easier to access registered professionals from different locations, arrange sessions around daily life, and continue care consistently when in-person meetings are not feasible.