Maria Mars, HCPC
Chartered psychologist supporting children and adults
- 27 years experience
- Trauma and anxiety
- Accepting international clients
About Maria Mars
Maria Mars is a chartered clinical psychologist based in the United Kingdom with 27 years of experience delivering specialist psychological services to children, young people and adults across public, voluntary and private settings. She is registered with the HCPC - the Health and Care Professions Council - which is the UK regulator for health and care professionals and indicates she meets national professional standards.
Maria has specialist experience supporting people facing stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, low self-esteem and identity concerns related to race and sexual orientation. She has worked across diverse services and draws on a wide range of evidence-based approaches to tailor support to each person’s needs, including cognitive behavioural techniques, compassion-focused methods, cognitive analytical ideas, systemic perspectives, attachment-focused work and dialectical behaviour strategies.
Maria aims to create a warm, trusting and collaborative relationship in which people can make sense of their experiences, set achievable therapeutic goals and build practical skills to improve everyday functioning. She approaches therapy as a partnership and seeks to empower individuals and families as they work toward clearer coping strategies and greater emotional resilience. Maria welcomes enquiries from those seeking supportive, experienced psychological care.
Maria has specialist experience supporting people facing stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, low self-esteem and identity concerns related to race and sexual orientation. She has worked across diverse services and draws on a wide range of evidence-based approaches to tailor support to each person’s needs, including cognitive behavioural techniques, compassion-focused methods, cognitive analytical ideas, systemic perspectives, attachment-focused work and dialectical behaviour strategies.
Maria aims to create a warm, trusting and collaborative relationship in which people can make sense of their experiences, set achievable therapeutic goals and build practical skills to improve everyday functioning. She approaches therapy as a partnership and seeks to empower individuals and families as they work toward clearer coping strategies and greater emotional resilience. Maria welcomes enquiries from those seeking supportive, experienced psychological care.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaImmigration issuesIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Maria Mars have?
Maria Mars has 27 years of experience providing clinical psychological services.
Is Maria Mars a licensed therapist?
Yes. Maria Mars is registered with the HCPC - the Health and Care Professions Council - the UK regulator for health and care professions.
In which languages does Maria Mars provide therapy?
Maria Mars provides therapy in English.
Where is Maria Mars located?
Maria Mars is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Maria Mars as my therapist?
You can work with Maria Mars via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Maria Mars work with international clients?
Yes, Maria Mars works 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 your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often useful for anxiety, low mood and stress when avoidance patterns are getting in the way of living a meaningful life.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that develop in close relationships and how early experiences shape current connections. This approach can be especially helpful for parenting concerns, attachment issues, relationship difficulties and processing past relational trauma.
Maria sees finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the work remains relevant and practical.
Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend sessions around work, family or other commitments, support continuity of care across locations, and allow people to choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.