Counselling · Cardiff & online
Take time to stop, reflect, and find your direction
Warm, professional therapy for individuals, couples and families. Registered MBACP.
“I believe that, when we find ourselves in difficult times, we lose sense of direction and/or focus. It is important to take time to STOP and reflect on what’s going on, in order to help us work out where we are going, recharge and set new goals.”
Maria Jayne Forster · Registered MBACP
Hello, I’m Maria
BSc Criminology · PG Dip Integrated Counselling · PG Dip Systemic Family Therapy · Registered MBACP
For many years I’ve supported children, families, couples and individuals through difficult times — relationship strain, stress, anxiety and low mood. Alongside my private practice I am a clinical consultant and supervisor. I also facilitate reflective practice groups for staff in various organisations. I work with Barnardo’s, StopSO, and I provide services for the NHS.
- BACP registered
- Barnardo’s
- StopSO
- NHS
- Relate Cymru
- Place2Be
- Jac Lewis Foundation
How I can help
Whatever you’re carrying, you don’t have to face it alone.
Individuals
One-to-one support for stress, anxiety, low mood and life changes.
Couples & families
Working gently through relationship issues and family change.
Organisations
Supervision, consultancy and wellbeing training.
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