Maria Hartshorn
Psychologist
Maria holds a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DCPsych) and is an HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist, a BPS Chartered Psychologist and a BACP Senior Accredited Clinical Psychotherapist. Her qualifications also include an MSc in Psychology and a postgraduate clinical diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy.
Maria has extensive experience in neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism and ADHD. Her work spans clinical practice, academic research, assessment, psychological formulation, therapeutic intervention, clinical supervision and professional training. She has worked in NHS secondary care and a range of clinical and community settings, including providing clinical supervision to therapists working within prison services.
Maria adopts a relational, integrative approach, combining psychological theory and evidence-informed practice with a strong emphasis on understanding each person’s experiences, strengths and support needs. She is passionate about moving beyond deficit-based understandings of neurodivergence, recognising the impact of late diagnosis, masking and societal expectations. Throughout assessment and therapy, she strives to ensure that every individual feels heard, understood and respected.
Outside of work, Maria enjoys spending time with the people closest to her, travelling and embarking on new adventures.
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