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Maria Steel, 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.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Maria. View 15 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

Maria has been a great help over the past few months. I’ve been able to find a mental space that works for me. While I do still have various troubles that are due to external factors, Maria has helped me find ways to manage them. Its just me letting the side down

Reviewed November 2024

Maria is an absolute angel! I've e only been in therapy with Maria for 4 weeks now but she has helped me so much in such a short amount of time! I'd 100% recommend her as a therapist!

Reviewed September 2024

More about Maria

  • 11 years' experience
  • Female
  • BACP

I am licensed in the UK with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Antisocial personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Blended family issues Codependency Commitment issues Control issues Dependent personality Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 396739 · Expires January 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 Steel

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

15 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Great Listens Recommend Excellent Safe Wonderful A wonderful therapist Anxiety Attentive

Maria has been a great help over the past few months. I’ve been able to find a mental space that works for me. While I do still have various troubles that are due to external factors, Maria has helped me find ways to manage them. Its just me letting the side down

Reviewed November 2024

Maria is an absolute angel! I've e only been in therapy with Maria for 4 weeks now but she has helped me so much in such a short amount of time! I'd 100% recommend her as a therapist!

Reviewed September 2024

Maria is a wonderful therapist; attentive, deeply caring and a lovely person.

Reviewed August 2024

Maria has helped me to become happier with myself. If you got her as your therapist, you are very lucky!

Reviewed August 2024

Maria is brilliant, clearly very experienced & empathetic with very good suggestions

Reviewed July 2024

In such a short time, Maria has helped me rationalise things and identified key behaviours which have been huge issues in my life. I look forward to our time together and I'm so grateful that she listens and takes care to communicate with me in a beneficial, constructive way.

Reviewed July 2024

Great therapist, would recommend.

Reviewed July 2024

Maria has been a wonderful therapist. I've managed to open up and be myself. We've set goals and boundaries that are realistic and comfortable. Maria, along with the betterhelp classes, has helped me question myself and others in a lot more calmer, grounded mindset which has made me a lot happier person.

Reviewed May 2024

Maria is absolutely fantastic. She’s kind and very understanding. She knows how to support me in ways that encourage my independence and raising self-awareness.

Reviewed April 2024

Maria is simply excellent. She has been such a great help!

Reviewed April 2024

I have tried therapy several times in my life before being matched with Maria and this is the only time I have stuck at it. I love how she meets me where I am every week and doesnt have a very prescriptive formula for working through my past traumas. She has allowed me to build a raport with her over time so that I feel safe to go into the very dark corners of my past without leaving me feeling totally overwhelmed at the end of the session. I am very glad she is on my journey with her and would highly recommend her to others.

Reviewed February 2024

Maria is an excellent therapist. She really listens to my concerns and offers valuable prompts for reflection and insight. She is warm and personable and I truly feel I can talk with her about anything and still feel safe.

Reviewed January 2024

Maria has been such an enormous help in helping me through episodes of anxiety. She has helped me to recognise behaviours in myself and to understand myself on another level. Therapy has been such a positive experience for me and has changed the way I view myself. I leave every session feeling lifted, reassured and confident to face my day. I cannot thank Maria enough!

Reviewed January 2024

Very good

Reviewed December 2023

Maria listens and does not pass judgment or belittle my feelings. She offers practical steps to help. She is punctual and a good match for my needs

Reviewed December 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Maria Steel offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Maria Steel 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 Steel speak?

Maria Steel speaks English.

How many years of experience does Maria Steel have?

Maria Steel has 11 years of experience.

Where is Maria Steel licensed to practice?

Maria Steel is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Maria Steel accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Maria Steel 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 Steel offer?

Maria Steel offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Maria Steel?

Maria Steel 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 Steel?

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.