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Compassionate Counselling & EMDR Therapy

A modern, effective approach to mental and physical wellbeing.

I work in a positive way to support you to transform unconscious connections and learn strategies that will maintain the long lasting changes.

I offer a free consultation to give us the opportunity to meet, for you to explain what you’d like to achieve and to discuss how I can help. You can ask any questions you have and we can make sure working together is a right fit.

A Tailored Approach to Therapy

I’m fully qualified and insured and have been practising since 2007.

I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches, including Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). The majority of my work draws on Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioural, and EMDR principles, and I integrate these approaches to tailor sessions to best meet the individual needs of each client.

My aim is to help you to achieve your goals in the shortest time possible, working at the root of the problem to produce long lasting change.

Conditions I Can Help with

Anxiety

Together we work in a thorough and interactive way to achieve a shift in thinking so that things that used to make you anxious no longer do.

Confidence

The good news is that confidence is an inside job. Just as we can sabotage ourselves the opposite is true too: we can cultivate a much more positive way of helping ourselves to thrive.

Insomnia

Helping you to have a restful sleep is very satisfying and can have a profound effect on the quality of your life.

Habits

Freedom from habits such as hair pulling, nail biting, skin picking, blushing, stammering, smoking & more.

Fertility

Cognitive Hypnotherapy for fertility can be a great way to be active in supporting yourself and to let go of any unhelpful thoughts or habits you’ve picked up along the way.

Fears and Phobias

We can get to the root of the experience or belief (no matter if you know what the cause is already or not) and help downgrade it from high alert back down to something normal we can deal with.

“To put it simply, my demons that I felt controlled me have dissolved. Sian guided me to search in myself the calm that was already there. No mumbo jumbo. Sian helps you to be true and honest with yourself. My perspective has changed for the better and affects my every day life. I’m sure others would say the same when you think “i’ll never not feel like this”, but you can!! And Sian made it so easy. I would recommend her in a heart beat. So grateful, thank you Sian.”

- Polly Fowler

My Story

Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but healing is possible. I’m Maria Munir, a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and EMDR Therapist with 20 years of experience helping individuals overcome trauma, anxiety, and loss. My approach integrates CBT, Humanistic, and EMDR therapy to create a safe, supportive space for healing and growth.

Therapy isn’t about forgetting the past—it’s about understanding it and moving forward with strength. If you’re ready to take the first step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life, I’m here to support you. You don’t have to face this alone—let’s walk this journey together.

My Qualification

I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, registered with the HCPC and accredited by the BPS with Associate Fellowship (AFBPsS). I completed my postgraduate training in Counselling Psychology at City University London, graduating with full chartership as a Psychologist in 2007.

I have 20 years of experience working in the field of mental health in both the NHS (primary and secondary care mental health services including IAPT) and privately – working in the community with people from all walks of life.