Maria Heitman

Psychodynamic Counsellor

Therapies offered
Psychodynamic Therapy.

About Maria
Maria is a psychodynamic therapist, offering a consistent and reflective space where you can begin to think together about what may be happening for you. She works in a curious and thoughtful way, allowing understanding to develop gradually, rather than rushing to conclusions. Maria is interested in understanding people’s inner worlds and the emotional meaning behind their experiences. She aims to offer a space where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgement, including those that feel complicated, contradictory or difficult to express. 

Experience
Maria is an experienced Psychodynamic counsellor with over 10 years experience working therapeutically with adults.

Maria began her training whilst working for a charity which provided open ended counselling with adults. She then extended her experience working within a service supporting young people aged 18+. Maria has a particular interest in trauma, attachment and the emotional experiences surrounding pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. 

Professional & academic qualifications

• BACP/WPF Accredited Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling.
• Post-Qualifying Certificate in Working with Trauma 
• Certificate in Assessment Training 
• Perinatal and infant mental health awareness training
• Specialist Perinatal Psychotherapy Training (completion due 2027)

Registration/accreditation
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)                                            British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC)