From our very first session I have found Maria to be warm, understanding and patient. She clearly understands my issues and offers more than a sympathetic ear - she guides me through the difficulties and helps me to understand that I can get through the difficulties. I truly love Maria and feel blessed to have Maria on my side. I am definitely the better for Maria's guidance ... and I thank her for making herself available throughout this war and the resulting crises I have encountered. I love Maria.
Maria Mars, HCPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Maria is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Maria. View 23 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
- Accepts worldwide clients
Recent reviews
Maria is my therapist for more than half an year now. I could say that she is very competent, listens carefully, is empathetic and provides great feedback. I can say that the sessions with her are very useful and help me a lot to structure my thoughts and to get to know my feelings and the causes of things better. I would like to thank her for her professionalism, she is great to work with!
More about Maria
- 27 years' experience
- Female
- HCPC
I am a licensed Chartered Clinical Psychologist based in the UK with 27 years’ experience providing specialist clinical psychological services for children, young people and adults in a range of mental health settings in the Public, Voluntary and Private sectors.
I have specialist experience helping clients who are presenting with difficulties including Stress and Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and Abuse, Parenting issues, low Self-Esteem and Identity issues (racial and sexual).
I work collaboratively incorporating ideas and techniques from a range of evidence based therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioural, Compassion Focused, Cognitive Analytical, Systemic, Attachment focused and Dialectical Behavioural.
I am aware that reaching out for support can often be a difficult experience. I will strive to build a warm, trusting and collaborative relationship and help you to make sense of your experiences, set achievable therapeutic goals and empower yourself to improve your psychological functioning.
I hope to collaborate with you. Thank you for considering me.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Depression
LGBT
Relationship issues
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Domestic violence
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Gender dysphoria
Immigration issues
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
- HCPC · United Kingdom · PYL26768 · Expires May 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Maria Mars
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
From our very first session I have found Maria to be warm, understanding and patient. She clearly understands my issues and offers more than a sympathetic ear - she guides me through the difficulties and helps me to understand that I can get through the difficulties. I truly love Maria and feel blessed to have Maria on my side. I am definitely the better for Maria's guidance ... and I thank her for making herself available throughout this war and the resulting crises I have encountered. I love Maria.
Maria is my therapist for more than half an year now. I could say that she is very competent, listens carefully, is empathetic and provides great feedback. I can say that the sessions with her are very useful and help me a lot to structure my thoughts and to get to know my feelings and the causes of things better. I would like to thank her for her professionalism, she is great to work with!
Great advice and really cares.
So far I have been really enjoying my therapy with Maria, I would definitely recommend her.
Maria is amazing. She has been incredible, listening, guiding, approachable and available. I love her.
I haven’t really spoken to Maria for very long. But the times we have spoken she seems very kind and gentle.
Maria speaks very kindly and makes you feel very understood and listened to. She’s also very helpful and helps you consider different things, so I would definitely recommend her.
Maria listened carefully to me, understood my worries and goals, and was compassionate and knowledgable in the advice she offered. I highly recommend Maria.
I’ve done just two therapies so far and I already find Maria a good listener. Besides, she already provided me some ideas & exercises for my anxiety on weeks 1 &2. We already have a plan on what we are doing next week as per my goals! I am excited looking forward next week to listen from her tips!
Maria has been amazing. She understands me and the nuances that make me up. She is clearly focused on helping move forward with my life. She is terrific and I am grateful to have her in my life.
She has been a wonderful therapist. She is very thorough in getting to the root of my issues and helping me understand them. She is very professional and an excellent listener.
great and supportive and always positive.
Really helpful. Practical and helpful and lovely to talk to. Really grateful for the help I’m getting.
Maria is Great and understanding!!
Maria is fantastic clinical psychologist with a wealth of experience. She really listens and cares for her clients.
I feel honoured to learn from Maria, each session is filled with impactful tools and wisdom to assist as I go along.
Maria is a bright sensible professional that is offering me invaluable support. I am very happy about our therapy sessions.
I appreciate how structured Maria's approach is. She takes her time to listen and then explains very clearly which approaches she wants to try first. Only two sessions so far, but looking forward to work with Maria for more sessions to come.
Amazing therapist. I really felt like Maria got to know me as a person and I enjoyed all of our sessions. Perhaps the best compliment I can give is that I’m excited to continue working with her after the summer.
Maria has hugely helped me so far in the 10 or so sessions we have had. I have not felt my mind so clear, sense of reality, not questioning my reality, moving forward, calm, now being able to live in the now. Concerning a very controlling ex, emotionally and mentally, issues concerning my son, setting boundaries etc. I would highly recommend her for the professionalism, helping me recover, explore, deal with and progress in a quick time. Thank you so so much
I am very happy with Maria, easy to talk with, she listens attentively to my concerns and offers solutions. What I like with these solutions is that she makes sure that I am comfortable with them or offers other if I am not. Highly recommend.
Maria seems approachable and calming. I am a bit reticent about speaking to strangers as I am quite shy out with my work environment but find it easy to talk to Maria
I really enjoyed working with Maria Mars. She was clear and kind, and offered me great tools to work with in between sessions. I found her approach quite methodical, and that was exactly what I needed for the situation I was dealing with. She had great insights and reflections, clear boundaries, and was always responsive when I messaged.
Frequently asked questions
Does Maria Mars offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Maria Mars works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Maria Mars speak?
Maria Mars speaks English.
How many years of experience does Maria Mars have?
Maria Mars has 27 years of experience.
Where is Maria Mars licensed to practice?
Maria Mars is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Maria Mars accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
Yes, Maria Mars accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Maria Mars offer?
Maria Mars offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Maria Mars?
Maria Mars can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Maria Mars?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.