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    Maria Priddey, counsellor and psychotherapist
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    Maria Priddey

    Maria is a warm, down-to-earth online couples counsellor. She has a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is a member of BACP. Maria provides a safe space where both partners can talk openly and feel heard. Using a person-centred and integrative approach

    Maria tailors sessions to your needs, whether that’s rebuilding connection, improving communication, or separating with care and respect.

    Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

    Session Rates

    Couples Counselling

    60 minutes

    £80

    Individual Counselling

    60 minutes

    £68
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    About Maria

    Hello, my name is Maria and I offer a warm and non-judgemental approach to online couples therapy, working with you both as individuals and as a partnership. I believe that because every person is unique, your sessions should be specifically tailored to your needs. Together, we will look at your communication styles and explore how certain patterns of relating might be impacting the health of your relationship.

    The space I provide during therapy is a dedicated environment for you to explore what is truly important to you. I will encourage you both to be open about your feelings, giving your partner the opportunity to really listen and gain a deeper understanding of your perspective. My way of working is always approachable, respectful, and honest.

    Our ultimate goal is to work together to find a positive way forward and create a stronger, more satisfying bond. I focus on helping you develop a more resilient relationship, equipping you with the tools to manage the natural ups and downs that life brings with greater confidence and mutual support.

    Background & Experience

    My journey into therapy began in the social care and health sectors; I previously served as a Foster Carer, supporting both parents and children, and worked within the NHS supporting individuals in crisis. These rewarding experiences led me to pursue professional training as a therapist and relationship specialist.

    Following my initial qualification, I spent many years in private practice working with individuals, as well as supporting children and young people in educational settings. I later undertook further studies in psychotherapy to gain a deeper understanding of how our childhood experiences shape the adults we become and how these early influences manifest in our adult relationships.

    To further specialise, I became a qualified couples counsellor and have since worked with hundreds of couples. This extensive experience allows me to draw from various theoretical approaches, including Psychodynamic, Person-Centred, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, to find the best way to support each unique partnership.

    How I can help

    I'll help you gain a better understanding of yourselves and each other through a warm and approachable framework.

    I will help you find healthier ways of communicating your feelings and expectations within your relationship.

    I'll work with you to identify and explore how specific patterns of relating may be impacting your connection.

    Together, we develop strategies to build a more resilient relationship to help you navigate life's challenges together.

    I will draw upon different theoretical approaches to ensure the support is perfectly suited to your specific relationship dynamics.

    Specialisms

    Psychosexual TherapyAddiction and Substance Use in RelationshipsPolyamorous and Non Monogamous RelationshipsNeurodiversity in RelationshipsGender Diversity in RelationshipsTrauma-informed Couple's WorkCultural / Intercultural Relationships

    Problems I can help with

    Repeating unhealthy relationship patterns
    Deciding whether to stay together or separate
    Communication problems and not feeling heard
    Conflict and frequent arguments
    Relationship Problems
    Feeling distant, disconnected, or stuck
    Trust issues and infidelity
    Intimacy and sexual difficulties
    Jealousy and insecurity
    Separation and divorce support
    Navigating long distance relationships
    Life transitions and big changes
    Parenting, finances, and family pressures
    Differences in values or life goals
    Pre-marital therapy and relationship preparation
    Support for LGBTQ+ and queer relationships

    Therapeutic approaches

    Sex Therapy for CouplesImago Relationship TherapyExistential TherapyPsychodynamic Couples TherapyGeneral Couples CounsellingIntegrative Couples TherapyAttachment Based Couples TherapySystemic Couples TherapyCognitive Behavioural Couples Therapy (CBT for Relationships)Gottman Method Couples Therapy

    Professional memberships

    British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

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    Client reviews for Maria Priddey

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    Maria Priddey, counsellor and psychotherapist

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    HG
    Verified client · 14 August 2026 · 3 weeks ago

    Maria has been a mainstay in my life now for around 3 years. She has helped me navigate some truly challenging times, and gotten me to recognise and heal parts of me that I've never properly understood. She is patient and gentle whilst being hugely supportive in guiding you to i…

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    Jack
    Verified client · 12 August 2026 · 3 weeks ago

    Very supportive and easy to talk to. Made the whole experience, which was my first time using therapy, very easy.

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    Beverly
    Verified client · 10 August 2026 · 4 weeks ago

    Maria was very helpful to us as a couple she was kind and understanding

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    Anya
    Verified client · 7 August 2026 · 4 weeks ago

    I got on so well with Maria, very warm and friendly person with a lot of care and compassion. She helped me through a lot of issues, some current some buried deeper down and I can’t thank her enough for that. I used to struggle with being on my own and seeking validation from oth…

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    Jemma
    Verified client · 7 August 2026 · 4 weeks ago

    We both felt very comfortable with Maria from the first session. She didn’t take sides and let us both talk. Along with couples counselling she also did individual counselling which was helpful. I would definitely go to Maria again if I felt I needed it

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    Hannah and Jonny
    Verified client · 4 August 2026 · 4 weeks ago

    We can't rate Maria highly enough. We have recommended her to many of our friends who feel they could benefit from couples counselling. We have managed to turn things around in our relationship and put that down to Maria listening to us and guiding us through changes that were ne…

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