Maria Van Vreden

Maria Van Vreden helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood and problems linked to family life. She supports those coping with trauma and abuse, and people trying to rebuild self-esteem and confidence. Maria has ten years of experience working in the UK and communicates in English and Spanish.

She meets each person without judgement and aims to create a calm space for honest conversation. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking, not on jargon. Maria works at a pace set by the client and treats worries about safety and trust with care.

Her background includes a decade of professional work with adults, children and young people across different settings. She holds BACP registration, which is listed as her credential. Maria draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood problems, panic attacks and post-traumatic stress.

People bring a wide range of concerns, from abandonment and attachment issues to body image and caregiver stress. She also supports those facing divorce, communication difficulties, guilt, shame and life-direction questions such as midlife crisis or purpose.

Sessions typically look at current patterns, practical coping tools and steps to change unhelpful habits. Maria will work with each person to set clear goals and try approaches that fit their daily life. Taking the first step is often the hardest part, and she aims to make that step feel manageable.

How evidence-based approaches work in online therapy

Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer thinking. One common approach is problem-focused work that helps identify unhelpful patterns and builds step-by-step coping strategies for anxiety, panic and mood problems. Another usable method involves trauma-informed talking and pacing, which helps people process distressing memories and reduce their impact on daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, then test methods that suit the person’s needs. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as progress is made.

For online work, please confirm the exact session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Many people appreciate remote sessions because they can fit therapy around work, caregiving and busy days, cut travel time and make it easier to attend regular appointments. Phone options can help when a shorter check-in is needed or when video is not preferable, while video sessions let people work face to face without leaving home. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and worksheets for remote use so practical work continues between meetings.