Anxiety
Burnout
Carer support
Coaching
Confidence
Depression
Family difficulties
Grief
Identity concerns
Job challenges
Maternity
Parenting
Perinatal anxiety
Stress
Stress management

Maaria Aksar

 
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She/Her
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Psychotherapist

MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy
manchester

Hi, I’m Maaria, and I’m passionate about helping people navigate life’s ups and downs while unlocking their full potential.

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Languages

English

About me

With experience working with depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem issues, work-related stress, and other life challenges, I provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I have 8 years of experience working in the mental health sector across various roles within the NHS and private sector. I’ve also completed a Level 1 qualification in Islamic counselling, which allows me to offer a faith-based and spiritual approach for clients who would find this helpful in navigating their challenges. My approach is a balance of practical strategies and meaningful conversations tailored to your unique needs. When working with me, we’ll explore what may be holding you back from achieving a specific goal, why it's affecting you, and techniques to help you move forward. I work with your autonomy in mind—giving you space to guide the sessions and explore more deeply what’s standing in the way of your happiness and progress. Outside of work, I love reading and going for walks, especially because being outdoors and in nature feels therapeutic to me. I also enjoy trying different foods from various cultures and absolutely love travelling. Together, we’ll work on building clarity, confidence, and resilience to face life with more intention. Let’s work together to create a life that feels more aligned, purposeful, and fulfilling.

Area I can help with

Anxiety
Burnout
Carer support
Coaching
Confidence
Depression
Family difficulties
Grief
Identity concerns
Job challenges
Maternity
Parenting
Perinatal anxiety
Stress
Stress management

Types of therapy I offer

Person Centred Therapy
Brief Solution Focused Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Qualifications

BACP
BACP accredited member
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2025 - 2026
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Work experience

I&S Counselling
Self employed Counsellor
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2022 - present
Vita health group
EAP Counsellor
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2021 - 2023
Mind in Bradford
Wellbeing practioner/ Telephone Counsellor
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2020 - 2023

Education

Keele University
MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy
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2020 - 2022
University of Wolverhampton
BSc Psychology
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2015 - 2018
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