Maitena Anda, BACP
Experienced counsellor for midlife reflection
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- Compassionate listener
- Practical coping strategies
- English and Spanish
About Maitena
Her work is practical and person-focused. She tailors conversations and plans to each person’s situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. Sessions are paced to the client’s needs, with time to reflect and to consider small, manageable steps between meetings.
Maitena draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships influence current patterns. She also uses client-centred methods that put the person’s experience at the heart of the work. Mindfulness and existential perspectives help when people are wrestling with meaning, identity or life transitions.
People often come for help with abandonment fears, attachment issues, codependency or past trauma and abuse. She also has experience with autism and Asperger syndrome, avoidant personality patterns, dissociation and body image concerns. Practical topics like blended family issues, fatherhood and caregiving stress are part of her caseload.
Sessions can be conducted in English or Spanish. Maitena encourages anyone who feels ready to start to take the first step and complete the short matching questionnaire to arrange a session.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish
How her approaches work online and what to expect
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds shape current relationship patterns. In sessions this might mean looking at recurring trust issues, abandonment fears or how you relate to partners and family members. Client-Centred Therapy places your experience at the centre of every conversation; the counsellor reflects what you say and helps you find your own solutions and priorities.Maitena aims to help clients find which approach fits best. She will work collaboratively to identify your goals, try different ways of working and adapt the method as understanding grows. Deciding together which elements to use is part of the therapy process, not a decision you must make alone.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. If you are considering remote work, confirm the specific session formats available before booking so they match your needs. Many people find online sessions helpful for discussing life transitions, midlife reflection and ongoing relationship patterns, and a therapist can suggest practical ways to structure sessions to suit your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Maitena supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship concerns. She also works with parenting strain, family problems and intimacy-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and person-centred, with a focus on tailoring the conversation to each person. She balances listening with practical steps you can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience in counselling and therapeutic practice in the UK.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is MBACP (Accred) which indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients as part of her practice.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.