Maria Mars
Experienced Chartered Clinical Psychologist
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About
Maria Mars is a licensed Chartered Clinical Psychologist based in the United Kingdom with 27 years' experience delivering specialist clinical psychological services to children, young people and adults across public, voluntary and private settings.
She has particular experience supporting people with stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, low self-esteem and identity issues related to race and sexual orientation. Her work also covers relationship difficulties, grief, sleep problems, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue and coping with life changes.
Maria adopts a collaborative approach, drawing on ideas and techniques from a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Analytical Therapy, systemic and attachment-focused approaches, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. As a Chartered Clinical Psychologist she combines clinical training and professional regulation with practical experience in diverse services.
She recognises that reaching out for support can feel difficult and strives to build a warm, trusting and collaborative relationship, helping clients to make sense of their experiences, set achievable therapeutic goals and strengthen psychological functioning. She looks forward to the opportunity to work together and thanks people for considering her.
- Location:
- United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Years Experience:
- 27
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Depression, Parenting, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: ADHD, Adoption, Anger, Asperger syndrome, Attachment issues, Autism, Bipolar, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Coping with life changes, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Foster care, Gender dysphoria, Grief, Immigration issues, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, LGBT, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Prejudice and discrimination, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sexual trauma, Sexuality, Sleeping, Social anxiety and phobia, Veterans, Women’s issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials:
- NPI Number:
- License: HCPC #PYL26768 exp 2027-05-31
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How much experience does Maria Mars have?
Maria Mars has 27 years of experience providing therapy services.
In which languages does Maria Mars provide therapy?
Maria Mars provides therapy in English.
Where is Maria Mars located?
Maria Mars is located in United Kingdom.
How can I work with Maria Mars as my therapist?
You can work with Maria Mars by Phone, Video, Live Chat or Messaging.
Does Maria Mars work with international clients?
Maria Mars does work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Maria Mars cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Maria Mars. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.