Mariya Majid

Mariya Majid is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She works with adults and young people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Sessions aim to give space to be heard and to make sense of what is happening now.

Mariya offers a calm, non-judgemental atmosphere where people can speak openly about painful experiences. She listens for patterns that keep causing distress and helps people try different ways of responding. Conversations are guided by what matters most to the client rather than a fixed agenda.

Her approach draws on client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic therapy. Client-centred work focuses on the person's own priorities and pace. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and tests small changes. Psychodynamic ideas help explore past relationships and patterns that influence present choices.

Mariya has three years of experience and holds BACP accreditation, which is listed as BACP. She has worked with issues that include attachment and abandonment, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family matters, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, body image, eating concerns, and family of origin issues.

If someone is unsure where to start, Mariya encourages a short initial matching process so clients can explain their concerns and see if the approach feels right. The focus is practical - finding clarity, testing small steps, and building coping strategies that fit everyday life.

How these approaches work in online therapy

Client-centred therapy puts the person's priorities first and offers a steady space to speak and be listened to. Online sessions using this approach allow the counsellor to follow what matters most and pace conversations around the client's needs.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and tries small, practical experiments to change them. Delivered remotely, CBT can include short homework tasks and focused check-ins to test what helps between sessions.

Psychodynamic work pays attention to past relationships and repeated patterns that show up now. Online sessions can still uncover these patterns through regular conversation and reflection, helping people understand where some feelings come from.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then adapt methods so they fit the client's situation. This collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasise one approach or combine elements.

Please confirm which online session formats are available before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into busy lives, for example making it easier to schedule a short check-in around work, avoiding travel time, or choosing quieter surroundings that suit them. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor online work to focus on clarity, practical steps and exploring underlying themes.