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Maria Sardina, NCPS
United Kingdom
Counsellor and hypnotherapist - anxiety and stress
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness therapy
About Maria
Maria Sardina NCPS is a counsellor and hypnotherapist practising in the United Kingdom with 10 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, eating concerns, trauma and abuse, and parenting and family difficulties. Maria also supports people facing career challenges, compassion fatigue, ADHD and life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Maria uses straightforward, practical methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) ideas with client-centred listening, hypnotherapy techniques and mindfulness work. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps a person can try between meetings.
Her background includes work with health-related issues and hospital-based experience, which informs her approach to chronic illness, cancer adjustment and long-term conditions. That time in healthcare also shaped how she helps people manage health anxiety and uncertainty. Maria draws on a range of therapeutic ideas rather than relying on one single method.
In sessions she starts by finding out what matters most to the person and what practical changes they want. She then suggests simple exercises, thought records, relaxation or hypnotherapy practices, and mindful attention tasks. Progress is reviewed regularly and plans are adjusted when needed.
Maria offers both short-term and longer-term work. She runs individual consultations, group sessions and occasional workshops and seminars for people wanting focused development. To arrange an initial step, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Maria commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and test small behaviour changes. CBT sessions often include short exercises, thought records and homework tasks to try between meetings.She also uses client-centred counselling which focuses on active listening and helping clients set their own goals. That approach is suited to people who want time to talk things through while clarifying what they want to change. Hypnotherapy is offered as a practical technique to support relaxation, reduce reactivity and work on habits such as sleep or anxiety management.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss a person’s goals, preferences and practical needs, then suggest suitable methods and adjust them over time. Clients are involved in reviewing what works and what does not.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life - for example a shorter check-in at lunch, quieter surroundings without travel, or not needing to take long time off work. Registered or accredited professionals can offer focused, evidence-informed methods that suit a client’s schedule and goals.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping and eating concerns, trauma, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-focused work that combines CBT ideas, client-centred listening, hypnotherapy and mindfulness. Sessions aim for clear steps people can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of therapeutic experience and additional years working with health issues in hospital settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed with NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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