Maria Apiafi (MBACP)

Humanistic & Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist (MBACP)

BSc (Hons) Counselling & Psychotherapy – First Class, Staffordshire University

I’m passionate about relational healing and personal growth. I offer a confidential, reflective space where clients can pause, gain perspective, and reconnect with their sense of purpose and wellbeing.

My approach is relational and grounded in Humanistic and attachment-informed theory, integrating emotional depth with psychological insight. I work collaboratively with clients to explore relational patterns, emotional experiences and the impact of stress, anxiety and life responsibilities on personal fulfilment and authenticity.

I am a Humanistic and Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist (MBACP) with a First-Class BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Staffordshire University.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent over a decade working as an Executive Assistant in corporate environments, supporting senior leaders in cross-cultural settings. This background gives me a deep understanding of the demands, pressures, and complexities of life and informs my grounded, discreet, and attuned therapeutic presence.

I am deeply committed to relational healing, personal growth and supporting my clients to navigate change with clarity and authenticity. I am also a Mental Health First Aider, committed to fostering emotional wellbeing and resilience in both personal and professional settings.

BSc (Hons) Counselling & Psychotherapy – First Class degree from Staffordshire University and The Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute.

Level 2 and Level 3 Counselling Skills awarded by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB)

Mental Health First Aider at work - Mental Health First England