Maaria Aksar, BACP

Maaria Aksar is a person-centred counsellor who focuses on empathy and respectful listening. She uses a warm, interactive style to help people make sense of difficult feelings and find practical ways forward.

She draws on five years of experience supporting people with stress, anxiety and depression. She also helps with relationship concerns, career and workplace stress, grief and anger. Her work includes issues such as self-esteem, compassion fatigue and coping with life changes.

In sessions she offers a calm space to be heard without judgement. Sometimes the work is about being present and understood. Other times it’s about trying small changes that make day-to-day life easier.

Her approach is person-centred, meaning the client guides the pace and focus of sessions. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals. Together these approaches shape a plan that reflects each person’s needs.

She aims to be patient and practical while treating people with sensitivity and respect. Maaria accepts international clients and works in English. Sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability via the Start Therapy button.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and acceptance. It gives people space to describe their experience and decide what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs to feel understood and build self-trust.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. It uses clear, practical techniques to test thoughts and try small changes, which can help with anxiety, low mood and stress.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on current resources and immediate goals. It supports setting small, realistic steps so progress can be seen quickly and momentum builds.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to choose which methods to use based on their needs, goals and preferences. That plan can change as the work progresses and as different concerns come up.

If you prefer online sessions, confirm the available session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt tools and exercises so they work well during remote sessions.