Maria has been my therapist for almost 1 year now and I have nothing negative to point out, she listens to understand what's going on and provides insight/solutions. As a person I have improved so much and also have found solutions to my "problems" and closed past chapters since I began having therapy sessions with Maria. 10/10 I recommend.
Maria Palej, BACP
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.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Maria. View 20 reviews
- Speaks English and Polish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
Recent reviews
Maria is good at understanding and helping me talk through problems which I felt like were difficult to talk about and which I felt like would be difficult to understand. Very helpful.
More about Maria
- 6 years' experience
- Female
- BACP, NCPS
Are you socially anxious, stressed or overwhelmed? Are you struggling with life challenges? Perhaps you are facing relationship difficulties or family tensions. Do you struggle with a narcissistic family member? Do you feel stuck and going around in circles as if nothing was ever going to change? Therapy can help.
Being in the helping profession for 14 years gave me a deeper level of understanding of problems that we all can face at any point in life and allows me to help more clients each day.
I work with clients who experience anxiety, panic attacks and depression but also with people who experienced abuse and are currently moving on from abusive relationships or dealing with past traumas. I also work with clients who feel stuck and can't seem to be able to move forward with their lives. I use my experience and qualifications to help.
I understand life can be difficult at times and we all need some added support from time to time. I offer therapy which is suited to your needs and will provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space where you can discover effective ways to support yourself and create a better life.
I'm an integrative therapist and I use Person-Centred counselling techniques or Psychodynamic theory depending upon the needs of the individual client, rather than using one counselling approach throughout a client’s therapy experience.
What to expect in your first session: Approaching the idea of starting therapy for the first time, or again, can be an uncertain place to be in. The first counselling session gives you space to get to know me better and ask therapy-related questions you feel are important in making your decision.
It is also where you can tell me more about yourself and why you want to come into counselling.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 380103 · Expires February 2025
- NCPS · United Kingdom · NCS22-01068 · Expires March 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 allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Maria Palej
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Maria has been my therapist for almost 1 year now and I have nothing negative to point out, she listens to understand what's going on and provides insight/solutions. As a person I have improved so much and also have found solutions to my "problems" and closed past chapters since I began having therapy sessions with Maria. 10/10 I recommend.
Maria is good at understanding and helping me talk through problems which I felt like were difficult to talk about and which I felt like would be difficult to understand. Very helpful.
Great therapist, very objective and helpful. I have a lot of trust in her.
I have had 4 sessions with Maria and after each session have walked away feeling listened to, validated and supported. Although I would not say therapy is fun in any way, I do look forward to the sessions. I feel that with Maria’s support I look forward to improving myself and bettering my life. Maria helps me feel that this is an attainable goal.
Maria is a very good listener and rephrases what I say in ways that are eye-opening to me. She gently points out to me the contradictions and unhelpful patterns I carry out that I am not aware of. Her suggestions are always helpful and exactly what I need in moments of stuckness. I feel validated and heard during our sessions.
Maria has been great and has helped me through all kinds of struggles that I have encountered over the past few months. She is always very professional, understanding and is a great listener. I felt she gave me space to talk things out and process when I needed it but was also there to help me along
Maya has been great at listening and also asking me questions to help understand how I am feeling.
She is very helpful. I always feel comfortable and heard when speaking to her.
She is excellent! In such a short space of time she has really helped.
She is good at filtering out the root causes of problems even when it's difficult for me to explain them.
Maria guided me through an intense and difficult time in my life. She supported me greatly and was always kind, understanding, and professional. Interacting with her helped me find out who I am and who I want to be. I can only recommend her!
I feel heard and understood. Every session I end up with new insights and things to work on next.
Maria was fantastic. She really helped me open up about my feelings and get me on a better path way. Thank you.
Very attentive and patient.
Maria is amazing! She's always on time and very accommodating. I feel like she's really helped me develop since talking to her and I'm definitely coming out of this therapy as a more resilient person. She has a wide range of advice and we covered a lot of topics over the course of my therapy. She's truly great and BetterHelp are lucky to have her!
Maria has been really supportive, and helped identify some core issues that we've been able to do great work on. I'm so grateful for her encouragement. I feel like I'm on a much better path now.
Maria listened well and challenged me to reflect on things I hadn't considered before to help me get to issues under the surface. This was key to helping me achieve my therapy goals!
Maya is like a friend I download my week to, who has helpful and expert insights to offer me when I’m stuck. Therapy with her has changed my life, no doubt and I’m incredibly grateful for that.
Maria is great and has helped me through a rubbish time!
Maya is an excellent listener, really understand me, she gives me amazing insight which has enabled me to rationalise a larger number of issues. Very easy to talk to very easy to work with
Frequently asked questions
Does Maria Palej offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Maria Palej 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 Palej speak?
Maria Palej speaks English and Polish.
How many years of experience does Maria Palej have?
Maria Palej has 6 years of experience.
Where is Maria Palej licensed to practice?
Maria Palej is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Maria Palej accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
No, Maria Palej does not accept 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 Palej offer?
Maria Palej offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Maria Palej?
Maria Palej 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 Palej?
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.