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'Perhaps the journey isn’t always about becoming something new, but rather about gently letting go of everything that no longer reflects who you truly are so that you can return to your most authentic self.'
– Paulo Coelho.
Meet Maria
Creative and Expressive Psychotherapist MSc
My name is Maria, and I am a creative and expressive psychotherapist in Manchester, UK.
Whether you are contemplating therapy for yourself, your child or young person, I imagine that you have been riding a roller coaster of emotion. Making that decision, then finding a counsellor and entering into a therapeutic relationship is a courageous undertaking.
I work with adults, children and young people from aged 8+ however please note this is determined on an individual basis as their readiness and willingness to engage in therapy is considered.
It is my hope that being here will offer you a sense of who I am, how I work, and whether you feel we can work together.
If your questions aren't answered here, please reach out via the contact forms within the site.
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Warmly
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Maria​​
Why therapy?
Perhaps you are feeling unsure about whether therapy is for you or your loved one. Or maybe you have had a bad or tricky experience in the past and there is some anxiety about trying again. For some, you may have encountered stigma about therapy from family or friends.
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Only you know whether psychotherapy is for you, and whether now is the time for you to begin your own untangling becoming. However, it is my hope that by getting a sense of who I am and what I offer that your curiosity might be sparked, your questions get answered. Let's begin a conversation about how I can support you.
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Where I work...
For adults I work online, face to face via the phone and using Minecraft as a therapeutic platform.
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For children and young people I work face to face, online and using Minecraft as a therapeutic platform. Capacity for online work is determined on an individual basis during the the initial consolation.
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