CAER - Integrative Therapy

Maria is amazing, experienced in all aspects. From couples counselling to Revive I was able to spend a little time on myself to be the best I can be. Thank you Maria for your kind approach. More...

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I can’t say enough good things about Maria . She has been such a positive influence on both my physical and mental health. From the start, she created a safe, supportive space where I felt truly listened to and understood. She combines compassion with practical tools and strategies that have genuinely made a difference in my day-to-day life. Thanks to her guidance, I feel healthier, stronger, and more confident in managing challenges. I’m so grateful for the progress I’ve made and for her constant encouragement along the way. If you’re looking for someone who truly cares and goes above and beyond for her clients, I highly recommend her. More...

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Working with Maria for 8 weeks has been an absolute pleasure. Although the sessions were very emotional, Maria helped me change my mindset on how to have better relationships with family members moving forward. She also taught me to accept people for who they are and she helped me with breathing techniques and nonviolent communication skills. I was sent hypnotherapy tapes to listen to at my leisure. These were calming. I am relieved and so happy for her guidance in life skills and her outstanding knowledge. I have more confidence with how I can live my life moving forward. Maria is friendly, calm and she shares her own experiences. In previous times of counselling I seem to just talk and talk but with Maria it’s a two way conversation, she is a gem and anybody that is looking to grow in their personal life or feels anxious or depressed, please reach out and contact her. More...

Maria is a wonderful therapist and human being! I had been suffering with anxiety and panic attacks after going through a rough time. I had 8 sessions as part of her Revive programme and I feel so much better. Maria takes the time to really understand what is at the heart of the problem and provides useful tools to overcome whatever the struggle might be. For me, it was challenging my inner critic, negative thoughts and catastrophic thinking. She helped me to understand that I can choose to think differently and also to recognize what is in my control and what isn’t, which really took a lot of the burden away. The hypnosis element is relaxing and comfortable. The rewind technique was great for me in tackling traumatic past events. I highly recommend Maria if you’re looking for a therapist with a great knowledge and understanding of how the brain works, but who is also very easy to talk to, empathetic, and funny! Thank you so much Maria for helping me in my hour of need! ☺️ More...

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I came to Maria feeling like the past was ruling my life and stopping me from enjoying the present. I embarked on her programme Freedom and I'm so glad I did! ! Maria was so understanding and empathetic mixed with a good dose of giving me some compassionate reality checks. She's helped me look at my past with a smile using the Rewind technique. She's helped me to see life from a different, more simple, perspective. I have made so many adjustments to my thought processing as well as understanding and accepting my authentic self. I cannot recommend her enough. Thank you Maria xx More...

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I highly recommend Maria to anyone who needs help and is making the first step to be better. I had four sessions with Maria over a month and she is a wonderful, caring and kind person. She has helped me more than I could have ever expected and has given me the tools I needed to be a better version of myself. I looked forward to each session and enjoyed every moment. Her unique approach and vast wealth of knowledge and resources was an awesome learning experience. Thank you! More...

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I have had such a positive experience with Maria and I have had a wonderful journey on the program to freedom! At the start of the program I came to Maria feeling anxious everyday, I wasn’t sure whether I would have a good or bad day, I was suffering from health anxiety as well as relationship anxiety, I wasn’t sure I would ever feel better but I knew I wanted to try! 8 weeks on I feel like I have a totally different perspective on life, I understand my partner so much better, I understand my emotions better and I feel so much calmer if I’m having overwhelming or scary thoughts as I don’t carry the anxiety with me that I used to! I can’t recommend Maria enough, she has truly helped me get my life and my confidence back! Thank you so much! More...

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Maria's positive approach pointing out the differences between men and women was enlightening and really helpful. We have both learnt so much and look forward to spending many more happy years together. Thank you Maria.

I recently had the privilege of seeking help from Maria during difficult time in my life, and I can’t recommend her enough. From the moment I stepped into her office, I felt welcomed and at ease.

Maria's extensive experience and training were evident. She took the time to understand my unique needs and tailored her approach accordingly. Her blend of cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices resonated with me.
Maria is an exceptional listener. She allowed me to express my thoughts without interruption, allowed me to be myself, cry and express everything at my own pace. Her empathetic responses made me feel understood and validated.
We set clear goals together, Maria consistently guided our sessions toward achieving those objectives. Her structured approach helped me track my progress and stay motivated.
Maria accommodated my schedule by offering weekend appointments. Her responsiveness to urgent matters outside of sessions was reassuring and very helpful!
She maintained professional boundaries while still showing genuine care. Confidentiality was a priority, and I appreciated her commitment to ethical standards.
Thanks to Maria's guidance, I’ve seen significant improvements in managing anxiety and stress. Her practical strategies have become valuable tools in my life.
Maria is a compassionate, skilled therapist who genuinely cares about her clients’ well-being. If you’re seeking effective therapy, I highly recommend scheduling an appointment with her. More...

Being a parent is not easy! Our teenage daughter was having trouble coming to terms with close family bereavement and lack of self esteem. Her way of dealing with it was to become withdrawn and moody. As parents you try to do your best to help them through what they are feeling but sometimes you need to reach out to get support. Thank goodness we reached out to Maria! After a few sessions with Maria our daughter is so much more happier, confident and self aware. She has helped her understand where her issues have come from and how to deal with her negative thoughts. She is very much back in the family and able to deal with things that otherwise would have triggered her angry side. Maria has given her the confidence to face what life brings up and deal with it in a calm and thoughtful way. Wish we had reached out to MDS earlier! Our daughter sees Maria as her 3rd nana. Maria has such a lovely way with people, a real gift. Highly recommend Maria to any parent struggling to support their teenager in this crazy world of ours! More...

After 2 or 3 years of being unhappy, living separate lives, and hanging in there for the sake of our young daughter, we decided to reach out to Maria for a last ditch attempt to save our marriage so we could say we had tried every possible thing to make it work. We signed up for the peace and joy program, and I can honestly say it was the best thing we have ever done. With Maria’s help it has transformed our marriage, and we are the happiest we have been since I can remember. Maria is warm, kind, understanding and fair. She puts you at ease from the minute you walk through the door. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Maria, we couldn’t have done this without you. And we will be forever grateful. More...

The suggestion that going to Couples counselling means you’re failing is a common thought and stigma. I can’t stress enough how this programme helped me and my husband on an individual level and as a couple. We thought we were ok at communicating but couldn’t understand why there was conflict over what appeared to be silly things. After our course with Maria we have learnt what each other needs, the inherent differences between men and women and how to spot the problem, communicate and deal with it before emotions and overactive thinking take over. This process has changed our lives. We live our life now as a couple who are excited about their futures. Thank you so much Maria :) More...

Working with Maria was the best thing that could happen to me, she is very understanding, trustworthy, the atmosphere was fantastic you could talk about everything learn the things that you never thought about before such a great experience thank you so much and I wish you the best❤️

Words cannot explain how Maria's work impacted my life for the better. From my first session I felt so comfortable and I knew I could splurge my feelings out without being judged. Not only was the setting comfortable but I learnt so much on staying calm and much more. Everything Maria taught me during the sessions not only helped me in the present time but it also will stick with me for life. For anyone struggling I really recommend you visit Maria. I promise you won't look back. More...

Best decision of my life! As someone who put off therapy for years because they were afraid of talking about it with a professional, this is the best thing I could have done for my mental well being.
You are seen and you are heard! Couldn’t ask for a better person to help me through my problems. More...

It was a bless meeting Maria.
I will start the exercises and come back to show results.

Thank you Maria.

We didn't know what to do. We were arguing almost every day. I was feeling very resented and my husband more distant than ever. We decided that we were too different to be together. But because of our daughter (and business), we tried to get some advice and see if something could be done. We found Maria and she seemed to have some insight into what was going on between us and what were the real causes of it. We decided to engage in the Peace and Joy program. It was the best decision of our lives. After the three individual sessions, we were already much calmer. We went from resentful to curious about ourselves and our relationship. And then, training ourselves to ask for what we need without nagging or anger was the cherry on top of the cake.
Now I look at my husband and I see a man with so many qualities. I appreciate my husband and I know I love him as he is. And I feel he understands me better. I don't remember the last argument we have. I suppose we did not argue since the 3rd session or so. I couldn't be more grateful for your help. It changed everything. I never expected it, really. So, Maria, thanks a million for this wonderful transformation in our relationship. Will never forget it. More...

For years I thought I had BPD, having been diagnosed with it. I was very angry and co-dependent. After 6 sessions with Maria, I realized my problem came from childhood-trauma. After resolving the trauma I've been feeling much more relaxed and focused and the way I interact in my relationships has changed completely.
I have no words to thank Maria. More...

Maria was great with helping me reduce my anxiety and stress in preparation for my exams.

Amazing service! Maria helped me with work on myself, my confidence and my relationships. Highly recommended!

I had extreme difficulty speaking in public, even shaking sometimes if the audience was large or it was important that I did well (which inevitably meant I performed poorly).
After some convincing I looked for help and found Maria's lesson. After 2 session I'm much better and can easily talk to a room of people without anguishing over it.
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Having Maria working with me has really helped me alot and opened my eyes to seeing things in different ways. I'm so grateful for the help and support i have been given and still receiving. Such a lovely lady. Many thanks x

Eu primeiro tentei nicotina mas não resultou. Depois de uma sessão com a Maria nunca mais tive vontade de pegar num cigarro. Ja lá vão 2 meses e meio. Consigo subir escadas sem ofegar e com o dinheiro que poupo vou pintar a minha casa. Não sinto falta. Agora até me mete nojo. More...

at first i was very couldn’t believe someone could help me. In the first session I was very nervous and suspicious. But Maria is very nice and put me at ease. The guided viewing is very relaxing and I felt like I wanted to stay there forever. I left the session much more relaxed and motivated to change little by little. Maria told me that one step at a time is all I need. I am going to the 4th session and my life has changed radically. I can control my anxiety and I know what happens in my body when I feel something poses a threat.
I started to go out and hang out with other people. I even managed to go on a date.
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Excellent communications. Thoughtful and caring session that achieved all my objectives. . Very professional organisation. Highly recommended