Maria Wallgren

Maria Wallgren is an ACA counsellor with seven years' experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self‑esteem and life transitions. Maria aims to build a respectful, empathetic connection so people can talk openly about what matters to them.

She works from a person‑centred base, tailoring sessions to each person's needs. That means conversations focus on the client's priorities, while practical ideas are added when useful. Maria draws on cognitive behavioural tools to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and on mindfulness to calm the body and mind.

Her background includes work in corporate, higher education, psychiatric and not‑for‑profit settings in Australia and Europe. This variety has informed a flexible, culturally aware approach. Maria has a strong interest in transnational counselling and reducing mental health stigma.

People meet Maria to talk through issues like communication problems, control issues, guilt or shame, isolation and midlife questions. She also supports those facing panic attacks, workplace stress and questions about life purpose. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on the next steps people want to take.

Maria believes people are the experts in their own lives and that telling and reflecting on your story can open new paths forward. She listens without judgement and works collaboratively to help clients find clearer ways to cope and move ahead.

How Maria’s approaches translate to online care

Maria combines person‑centred counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy in simple, down‑to‑earth ways. Person‑centred work focuses on listening and helping clients set the agenda for sessions, useful for exploring loneliness, life purpose and relationship questions. Cognitive behavioural techniques look at patterns of thinking and behaviour and offer practical steps to reduce anxiety and manage panic symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Maria will talk with the client about goals and preferences and suggest which methods might be most helpful. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as progress is made.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check‑ins around work or family routines. They also let people try approaches such as practising mindfulness exercises in a usual environment and working through thought‑behaviour tasks with therapist guidance.