Taking Strides Counselling

Counsellor, MBACP

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41 Upper Church Road, Weston-super-Mare BS23

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My name is Maria and the aim of Taking Strides Counselling is to offer you a safe, warm and compassionate space where we can work together to explore your inner world. We can look at ways of coping with difficult thoughts, feelings and emotions and/or situations you may be struggling with. We will go at a pace which suits you and this can be short or long-term there is no time limit as to when you will feel ready to end counselling. By learning who you are we can move forward to where it is you want to be, whether this is accepting yourself or coping with particular emotions or situations.

My counselling is tailored to you as I believe that there is no one size fits all. By working in this way I can adapt to you and offer you the type of counselling you need rather than what I think will work which may include creative work, worksheets and mindfulness. You are the one who knows what you want to bring and you are my guide in your inner world.

By searching for a counsellor you have made a step toward healing yourself or you may just want to learn coping strategies, whatever it is counselling can help. I have a wealth of personal life experience and although I may not know how you feel, these help me to understand more of what you are bringing to your sessions.

Call or Email Taking Strides Counselling now for a free 15 minute consultation - 01275 402823

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

41 Upper Church Road

Weston-super-Mare BS23

01275 402823

I am offering face to face, telephone and video sessions via Teams. The room is quiet and you are free to explore

I specialize in Anxiety, Stress and Depression

£40 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Let's Connect 01275 402823

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

41 Upper Church Road

Weston-super-Mare BS23

01275 402823

I am offering face to face, telephone and video sessions via Teams. The room is quiet and you are free to explore

I specialize in Anxiety, Stress and Depression

£40 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions £40
Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by Bank transfer, Cash

Insurance

Any/Out-of-network Insurance

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I take cash or bank transfer payment. If invoices are required I can create these for you. I believe therapy should be available to everyone so offer a sliding scale for session payments if you are struggling and/or on a low income.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01275 402823

Taking Strides Counselling

Counsellor, MBACP

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I take cash or bank transfer payment. If invoices are required I can create these for you. I believe therapy should be available to everyone so offer a sliding scale for session payments if you are struggling and/or on a low income.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01275 402823

Taking Strides Counselling

Counsellor, MBACP

Qualifications

Counsellor: Maria Stride

Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Maria Stride
In Practice for 7 Years
Certificate from Weston College Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills / 2013
Degree/Diploma from Weston College in Counselling Level 3 Diploma in Counselling / 2014
FdSc Counselling, Graduated 2018

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I hold a degree in counselling which has allowed me to understand the intricacies of supporting clients. I currently work as a helpline counsellor, have run my practice for 4 years and I have a wealth of life experience which includes working in different areas of support.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01275 402823

Taking Strides Counselling

Counsellor, MBACP

"

I hold a degree in counselling which has allowed me to understand the intricacies of supporting clients. I currently work as a helpline counsellor, have run my practice for 4 years and I have a wealth of life experience which includes working in different areas of support.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01275 402823

Taking Strides Counselling

Counsellor, MBACP

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Stress
Depression

Expertise

Alzheimer's
Attachment
Behavioural Issues
Bereavement
Coping Skills
Dementia
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Infertility
Infidelity
Mood Disorders
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

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I work with clients from all walks of life and help them to develop a plan moving forward with their lives. During the first sessions we will develop coping strategies and stabilisation before starting to work on the deeper rooted difficulties and healing from these. I am guided by my client as to the route they want to take and work alongside them so they feel supported and heard.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01275 402823

Taking Strides Counselling

Counsellor, MBACP

"

I work with clients from all walks of life and help them to develop a plan moving forward with their lives. During the first sessions we will develop coping strategies and stabilisation before starting to work on the deeper rooted difficulties and healing from these. I am guided by my client as to the route they want to take and work alongside them so they feel supported and heard.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01275 402823

Taking Strides Counselling

Counsellor, MBACP

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Creative Therapy
Humanistic
I use CBT worksheets in some sessions
I use grounding techniques and mindfulness
Integrative
Narrative
Person-Centred
Play Therapy
Relational
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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The client is the centre of the counselling so I try to understand what they need to help them to heal. I use a mixture of talking, worksheets, play, art and mindfulness in and between sessions. The first session is where we look at what brought the client to therapy and how they work best. The benefits of art and play is the sense of freedom this can bring to expressing yourself when words fail.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01275 402823

Taking Strides Counselling

Counsellor, MBACP

"

The client is the centre of the counselling so I try to understand what they need to help them to heal. I use a mixture of talking, worksheets, play, art and mindfulness in and between sessions. The first session is where we look at what brought the client to therapy and how they work best. The benefits of art and play is the sense of freedom this can bring to expressing yourself when words fail.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01275 402823

Taking Strides Counselling

Counsellor, MBACP

Taking Strides Counselling

Counsellor, MBACP

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