Maria da Silva

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!

I went to see Maria as I had a medical condition caused by stress and anxiety. She has helped me so much, working through past issues and learning how to deal with situations that I would have before been extremely anxious about. She is so welcoming and relaxed. I cannot rate her highly enough!

It was such a pleasure to both meet and work with Maria.
She was so welcoming, and immediately I felt at ease in her company.
She has given me many tools / techniques to work with which I now use daily which help me moving forward with my life.
Maria is a very kind, caring gentle person and also very professional in her field.
I recommend her services 100%
Many thanks again Maria for your recent help

Maria is warm, friendly approachable and made us feel at ease with our very first initial meeting, we knew she was the lady for us and our therapy journey!
Recognising that u may need a bit of help and guidance with particular parts of your life can be a scary and daunting place, but it doesn't have to be! It became an eye-opening exciting learning journey about a lot of things with a very positive outcome for us personally 😀
Without Maria's help and support our paths to a happier place may have been longer and a lot more winding, working with maria is worthy of a 5-star review and more!

We wouldn't hesitate to call on Maria for any future therapy needs should they arise!

Thank you, Maria, grateful for you and your work ❤

My name is Ali, an Iranian/British who was lucky enough to find Maria as the result of my hopeless, and in my mind back then, very last attempt to save myself.
What I've learned and how far I came thanks to her is something I still find difficult to believe!
Three days from now, a year ago, on my son's birthday, I gave up on life and ever since was prevented to see my children which you can guess how much pressure could put on one's already fragile mind.
But today, not only I am still standing, but stronger and more hopeful than ever, to build the best future one possibly can, first for myself and then for my family.
I am not a believer as such, but if miracles are real, I found mine right here, where I call my healing place!
Thank you Maria! On my behalf and my children.

MdS has helped me so much. I cannot thank Maria enough!. I have learnt so much about myself through out the process.

I suffered from anxiety issues that prevented me from performing in front of people. Classes, dates, oral tests, music recitals. All made me extremely nervous and uncomfortable. I used to sweat and stutter and struggle whenever I had to perform in front of someone, anyone but especially strangers or people evaluating me. Always afraid of being found wanting.
After Maria's Freedom Program however I feel much better, am able to think much more rationally about what I'm facing and no longer let those fears control.
I recently had to present my Master's dissertation and it not only went very well, I even enjoyed the experience.

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.

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.

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 ... 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.

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.

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.
Thank you.

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

The guided imagery is a real positive tool for me giving me 15 mins in the morning just for me to concentrate on myself and helps set the plan for the day. Recording positive and grateful things however small makes me think about the good things from the day before. I have used anchor points a few times and this helps.
I do not dramatize the little things and have coping strategies to stop the overreaction. I have a goal to work towards of letting myself go and really enjoying the moment, this has happened a couple of times already

When I first started, I found it hard to see much good in life and myself I covered my face and wore baggy clothes to feel safe. I struggled with my thoughts and feelings about everything, I held a lot of negativities from traumas in my life. Now I no longer feel the need to hide I now understand how far I’ve come and how strong I am already and I can face anything I will survive no matter what. I am so much happier in myself and in my life, I see everything in a much better way including a great future when before I couldn’t see. My mind feels free of negativity and I challenge any thoughts I have with my inner critic based on fact and evidence… I sleep better I feel better I now walk with my head up whereas I would look at the floor… my whole life has changed I no longer carry the fear of dogs and people… I now know my strengths and values I know how to be my best possible self in all personal, professional and social domains I can see clearly how my strengths fit into all aspects of achieving our best life… I am so grateful and can’t thank you enough for the huge positive impact your work with me has made in so many lives now and forever.

What would you like to be different? What do you think can be improved in my work?

Nothing at all everything was perfect…
I would like you to know I appreciate you and your work it’s life-changing.. you are wonderful! We are enough!

“Thank you for being there for me. The funny thing is I’m feeling very good and very calm. I am doing everything you have told me and I feel so much better and I feel ok about being on my own now”

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❤️

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 :)

Love Maria so much. She is a wonderfully kind, empathetic and non-judgental person. She helped my partner and I to understand each other and ourselves and she gave us the tools we needed to resolve differences and disputes in a safe, supportive and loving way. We are so glad we went to her and will definitely go back in the future if we feel we could use help in strengthening our bond again. Wholeheartedly recommend.

After 2 or 3 year of being unhappy and 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 programme, and I can honestly say it 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.

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!

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.

Maria is kind, understanding, trustworthy, fun, and very knowledgeable - she's helped us immensely, definitely recommend her.

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! ☺️

After the initial session with Maria, I knew that I had found the right person to help me through a challenging time in my life. Maria creates a gentle, caring and safe space to talk and work through anxieties, relationships, in fact any matters you need help in resolving. In addition to talking through issues, Maria provides a great range of tools which are incredibly helpful, supportive and effective. Maria is a really lovely lady who goes above and beyond for her clients and I would unreservedly recommend her as a therapist.