Maryia Badashian

You don't have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Perhaps you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in the same patterns, struggling in your relationships, or simply don't feel like yourself anymore. You may have spent a long time holding everything together for everyone else while quietly wondering why life feels so difficult.

I offer existential psychotherapy for individuals and couples in Stockport and online across the UK. I work with people who want to better understand themselves, their emotions, and the patterns that keep them feeling stuck. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, low self esteem, relationship difficulties, trauma, life transitions, or a sense that something important is missing, therapy offers a space to slow down and make sense of your experience.

Many people come to therapy because they notice the same difficulties repeating in different areas of life. You may overthink everything, feel disconnected from yourself or others, struggle to trust, lose confidence, experience emotional loneliness, or find yourself questioning who you are or where your life is going. Sometimes there is no single reason, just a growing feeling that things cannot continue as they are.

Alongside individual therapy, I work with couples who feel disconnected, misunderstood, or caught in recurring cycles of conflict. Together, we explore what lies beneath these patterns, helping you understand one another more deeply and rebuild connection.

My work is grounded in existential psychotherapy, which explores how we relate to ourselves, the people around us, and the experiences that shape our lives. Rather than offering quick fixes, I provide a thoughtful, compassionate space where we can explore your difficulties at their roots, helping you develop greater self understanding, emotional resilience, and more fulfilling relationships.

Together we may explore:

Anxiety and overthinking
Relationship and attachment difficulties
Low self-esteem and self-confidence
Stress and emotional overwhelm
Trauma and difficult life experiences
Life transitions and uncertainty
Loss and grief
Identity, purpose and existential questions

I offer a calm, warm and non-judgemental environment where you don't need to have all the answers or even know exactly what you're feeling. Many of the people I work with have spent years trying to understand themselves on their own, yet still feel emotionally stuck. Therapy can help you move beyond simply coping towards living with greater clarity, authenticity and connection.

My role isn't to judge, label or tell you who you should be. Instead, I work alongside you with curiosity, compassion and respect, supporting you to understand yourself more deeply and create meaningful, lasting change.

Fees

Individual therapy: £70 per 50-minute session

Couples therapy: £110 per 90-minute session

A limited number of reduced-fee spaces are available where appropriate.

Specialties

Anxiety
Relationship Issues
Couples Counselling
Self-Esteem
Stress
Life Transitions
Trauma
Depression
Existential Crisis

Therapeutic Approach

Existential Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
Relational Therapy

Taking the first step

Reaching out for therapy can feel daunting, especially if you're used to carrying things on your own or aren't sure why you're struggling. You don't need to have everything figured out before you begin. Often, understanding grows through the therapeutic process itself.

Location & Sessions

In-person therapy in Heaton Moor, Stockport
Online therapy across the UK
Short-term and open-ended therapy
Free 15-minute phone, Zoom or in-person consultation