Mariya HendersonBACP

Mariya Henderson is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing pregnancy and childbirth concerns alongside a wide range of emotional difficulties. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, plus issues such as self-esteem, grief, trauma and body image. Mariya speaks English and Russian and brings nine years of experience to her practice.

Mariya uses a person-centred style that focuses on listening and responding to each person's needs. Sessions aim to give space to talk through feelings and to identify practical steps that can help day to day. She can introduce elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy when helpful for managing anxiety or changing persistent thoughts.

Her approach is collaborative and respectful. Conversations are adapted to each person, and Mariya tries to make sessions straightforward and down to earth. She emphasises empathy, patience and realistic goals rather than quick fixes.

Clients may explore attachment and relationship patterns together, including how past experiences shape current reactions. Mariya also addresses issues such as parenting stress, fatherhood concerns, immigration-related strain, and eating or body-image problems when these arise in sessions.

People who choose Mariya can expect a tailored plan that focuses on what matters most to them. She encourages small, manageable changes and supports people through transitions that come with new family roles and life events. The first step is a short matching questionnaire and then arranging sessions according to availability.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape feelings and expectations. In sessions people look at patterns in close relationships and work on building more secure ways of relating, which can help with intimacy and parenting stress.

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the centre of the work. The counsellor listens without judgement, reflects what is said, and helps the person find their own answers and pace of change. This approach suits people who want a compassionate space to talk things through.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviours with simple, practical exercises. It can help with anxiety, low mood and repetitive thinking by offering tools to test and change patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration helps shape sessions so they feel useful and realistic.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the original profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent while managing family and work commitments.