Maria Baxendale Hume , BACP

Maria Baxendale Hume is a UK-licensed therapist with 10 years of professional practice supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, motivation issues, self-esteem and confidence concerns, and career difficulties. She combines practical tools with compassionate listening to help clients explore patterns, identify goals, and build strategies that fit everyday life.

Maria is accredited by the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), which reflects her commitment to professional standards and ongoing development. She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly, and where clients can work through difficult emotions at a manageable pace.

Recognising that taking the first steps toward change requires courage, Maria offers steady support and practical guidance to empower people as they pursue a more fulfilling life. Her approach is collaborative and person-centred, helping each individual find approaches that align with their values, strengths, and circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, and to focus on actions that align with personal values. It can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and teaches practical skills to reduce unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and building coping strategies.

Existential Therapy explores meaning, responsibility, and identity when people face uncertainty or major life transitions. It can support those working through questions about purpose, relationships, and significant change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Maria will work collaboratively with each person to discuss needs, goals, and preferences, and to choose or combine methods that fit their situation and pace.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make scheduling easier around work, family, or travel and allow ongoing therapeutic work from wherever a person feels most comfortable.