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Maria Connolly, BACP

UK counsellor for stress, relationships, and LGBT concerns
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship support
  • LGBT affirming care

About Maria Connolly

Maria Connolly is a United Kingdom based BACP-credentialed counsellor with three years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, and depression. She brings focused experience working with LGBT issues and helps clients explore motivation, confidence, and the everyday challenges that affect personal wellbeing.

Her approach centers on creating a warm, non-judgmental space where emotions and thoughts can be explored openly. Maria draws on her own long-term experience with therapy to understand how daunting that first step can feel and uses that perspective to offer steady support and encouragement. She works collaboratively with each person to make sense of their difficulties and to identify practical, compassionate ways forward.

As a BACP credential holder - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - Maria follows professional standards common in the United Kingdom. She focuses on building trust and clarity with clients so they feel heard and understood as they address areas such as attachment, communication problems, body image, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and life transitions.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Maria Connolly have?

Maria Connolly has 3 years of professional experience.

Is Maria Connolly a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Maria Connolly provide therapy?

Maria Connolly provides therapy in English.

Where is Maria Connolly located?

Maria Connolly is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Maria Connolly as my therapist?

You can work with Maria Connolly through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Maria Connolly work with international clients?

Yes, Maria Connolly works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Maria Connolly cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Work For You?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For a range of everyday concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One of the main advantages is flexibility. Individuals can choose how to connect in the way that fits their schedule and comfort level: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability makes it easier to include therapy alongside work, family, and other commitments.

Licensed professionals provide online therapy, and if someone feels a different match would be better they can switch to another therapist. The remote format can make consistent care more accessible for many people while offering the same collaborative therapeutic process found in conventional settings.

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