Maria Riddle

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About me

I am a relational psychotherapist working from a psychodynamic perspective, offering a calm, supportive space where you can explore your internal world safely. I help you understand how early experiences may shape current patterns, empowering you to make meaningful changes and feel more in control of your life. Alongside talking therapy, I also offer sound-based sessions as an optional, alternative way of supporting relaxation and emotional processing. I work primarily with women navigating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family issues, trauma, loss, fertility challenges, and life transitions with warmth and compassion.

I offer a warm, reflective space where you can begin to understand yourself more deeply. I support you in navigating many of life’s challenges. Together, we gently explore patterns, build insight, and help you move forward with greater clarity.

I believe the foundation of successful therapy is the relationship between therapist and client. Feeling safe, comfortable, and truly heard is essential. I offer a gentle, supportive space to explore what’s going on for you.

Training, qualifications & experience

I have experience across the NHS, private practice, and charitable sectors, supporting children and adults. I am registered with BACP and I am committed to ongoing professional development to offer thoughtful, effective support.

Qualifications: 

MA in Psychotherapy (Regents University of London) 

Diploma in Child Play Therapy (Place2Be)

Certificate in Crystalline Sonic Mastery (Alchemy Sound Institute) 

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£85.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Students

Further information

I offer a free 15min phone call for you to ask any questions and to discuss your reasons for wanting to start therapy. 

Thereafter, I would offer an initial in-depth consultation which lasts 90 minutes and costs £140. Weekly sessions would begin after the initial consultation, last 50 minutes and cost £85.

44 St. Pauls Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2BH

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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