Maria Houston-Moore

* Currently accepting new clients *

Hello, 

I provide a neuro-affirming space, where your uniqueness will be celebrated and welcomed. 

You will be offered a safe, inclusive, non-clinical space - where you can start to understand yourself and build acceptance.

Please get in touch to discuss further. 

As an integrative counsellor I blend several theories and techniques, to offer a dynamic service tailored to your individual needs. 

My core philosophy is grounded within humanistic (person-centred) principles, blending CBT skills, psychoeducation and solution-focused goals. 

We will find a way to work through things in a gentle, supportive, proactive and empowering manner. 

I incorporate my whole self - my background, skills, life experience, training, knowledge and perceptions in a way to suit you and your needs. I am an active member the therapeutic relationship and fully invested in your well-being. 

I have my own counselling room in Chester city centre, where I provide face to face counselling.

I also offer counselling via telephone and online for people who cannot get to me or would prefer to be in the comfort of their own home.

My core training was completed at Glyndwr University; HE Diploma in Counselling. 

Personal development and professional growth is a huge passion of mine. 

Some recent training includes: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Rewind Technique, Advanced Diploma in CBT, relational depth, C-PTSD, menopause matters, ACE's, LGBTQI+, childhood sexual abuse, sexual violence, dissociation, pluralistic counselling, single session therapy, online counselling, mental health first aid.

If you would like to have a chat with me, please get in touch - I would love to hear from you.

I offer a free introductory discussion, which can take place via telephone, email or text - whichever might make you feel the most comfortable. 

During this time you can ask me any questions you may have and we can talk through what you’re looking for from counselling. 

If you decide to move forwards with me, we then book a full counselling session and I provide more information about our counselling contract/agreement.