Maria Khan

Maria Khan helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, grief, relationship strain, and concerns around eating and body image. She also supports people dealing with sleep problems, anger, trauma, and major life changes. Maria speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu and works from the United Kingdom.

Maria uses a conversational style in sessions and aims to build a calm, respectful space. She listens first to understand what matters most to each person. Together she and the client set practical goals and try out steps that fit day-to-day life.

Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centred listening. She also uses elements of hypnotherapy and psychodynamic thinking where these match a person’s needs. These methods are used to help people notice patterns, try new coping skills, and increase self-compassion.

Maria has five years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She explains her approach plainly in early sessions so people know what to expect and can shape the work as it goes.

People often come for short-term support to manage a current crisis or practical problem. Others prefer a longer conversation about patterns that have built up over time. Maria encourages clients to take the pace that feels right and to review progress together regularly.

How Maria’s approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, eating concerns, and getting unstuck from avoidance. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and exploring what matters to the person, helping them build self-trust and clearer choices. Hypnotherapy can involve guided relaxation and imagery to support behaviour change or reduce stress when that fits a client’s goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Maria will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together they will test what helps. That collaborative process guides whether ACT, client-centred listening, hypnotherapy, psychodynamic thinking, or a mix feels most useful.

Confirm the exact session formats and options before booking so you know what is offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings around work, family and travel, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people appreciate not needing to be on camera or being able to meet from wherever they happen to be; others prefer a fuller session with video. Discussing practical needs at the start helps arrange sessions that suit everyday life.