Maria Godfrey

I have over fifteen years experience of working face to face with clients as well as group facilitation in various settings.

I started my career working in a treatment centre in central London specialising in addiction, primarily problematic alcohol use. I have worked in community alcohol services, and most recently I worked as an employee assistance program therapist for a large company. Working with addiction opened the door to working with many other issues including bereavement, infidelity, low self esteem, relationship problems, anxiety and work related concerns.

The main therapeutic approach I use is person centred which emphasises the importance of the relationship between the counsellor and client. I am warm and genuine which has been fed back to me over the years.

I also believe that our past strongly influences our future In particular our relationship with ourself and others. My counselling approach is flexible and not a one size fits all. 

Most recently I have worked offering solution focused brief therapy, psychological first aid and trauma stabilisation. I also have a lot of experience of working with younger individuals.

If you are interested in working with me I encourage you to call or email. I’ll offer the opportunity for you to get a better sense of me and how I work. I can also answer your questions and discuss what you would like to change or explore in sessions. 

2023 training includes trauma informed practice. 

I am offering online and telephone sessions only.

My hours are very flexible and I value the importance of your therapy sessions taking place at a time and day that fits in with your schedule.

During our first session we will get to know each other and I will ask more questions than I would in a normal session.

I also strongly encourage you to ask me questions so that we can get a feel for how we might work together. 

I can offer brief therapy as well as longer term work.