Maria Mina, NCPS

Maria Mina supports people who are ready to overcome obstacles that prevent them from living a meaningful, authentic life. She aims to make the first steps into therapy less daunting by offering a calm, honest, and non-judgmental space where clients can reflect, explore what is holding them back, and plan practical next steps to move forward.

As an integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, Maria blends different evidence-based techniques to tailor therapy to each person’s unique needs and goals. She brings four years of clinical experience and holds the NCPS credential, a recognised counselling qualification that reflects her professional training and standards. Alongside her private practice, Maria works with Anxiety UK as an approved therapist and volunteers with the mental health charity Mind, extending her experience across clinical and community settings.

Before qualifying as a therapist, Maria spent many years in the public and not-for-profit sectors as a human resources director, where she focused on building inclusive, supportive workplace cultures. That background informs her practical, collaborative style when addressing issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family challenges, self-esteem and confidence, parenting concerns, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and coaching for life changes. Her NCS profile is available at https://nationalcounsellingsociety.org/counsellors/ncs18-06021

Integrative Techniques and Online Support

Maria practises an integrative psychotherapeutic approach that draws on multiple evidence-based techniques and is adapted to each person's needs. This approach involves exploring thoughts, emotions, and patterns of behaviour to help clients gain clarity and develop new ways of coping; it is often used for stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and low mood.

She also offers coaching-oriented work that focuses on setting goals, building confidence, and navigating life transitions such as career changes or redundancy. Coaching sessions emphasise practical steps, action planning, and skill-building to support forward momentum.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Maria works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility - clients can meet by video call, speak by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, access care from different locations, and maintain continuity when schedules or circumstances change.