- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed focus
- Values based work
About Maria
Maria Masci is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She describes herself as a relational, integrative psychotherapist who places the therapeutic relationship at the centre of the work. Maria lists common concerns she helps people with including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and motivation difficulties.
Her approach draws on a mix of humanistic, existential, psychodynamic and behavioural ideas. Sessions are conversational and aim to give people greater choice and control over how they respond to problems. She says she adapts the pace to the client and keeps the focus on what matters most to them.
Maria uses elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution-Focused work alongside longer-term psychodynamic thinking. That means some sessions look at values and small practical steps, while others explore patterns from past relationships that still affect day-to-day life.
She also notes interest in areas such as attachment and abandonment, relationship and communication problems, life purpose and issues around sexuality and women's concerns. Maria speaks English and Portuguese and accepts international clients.
If someone is feeling stuck after a change in work, relationships or health, Maria aims to help them notice what matters next and try manageable ways forward. The first meeting is described as an opportunity to set goals and agree how to work together going forward.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Maria often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify their values and take small, practical steps that align with what matters most. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low mood and when someone feels stuck and unsure what to do next.She also uses Client-Centred ideas, meaning sessions focus on the person's experience and aim to create an open, conversational space to talk things through. This approach supports people who need time to explore feelings and make decisions at their own pace.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Maria will discuss different ways of working and help decide which methods fit the client's goals, needs and preferences. That discussion can include whether to focus on short-term, solution-focused steps or deeper exploration of past patterns.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking as the biography does not list session types. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow sessions without being on camera if someone prefers audio only. Maria aims to work with practicalities so therapy fits into everyday life rather than becoming another logistical burden.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and motivation, as well as life purpose and relationship or communication problems.
How would she approach feeling stuck?
Maria combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques with psychodynamic thinking to explore values, set small steps and look at patterns from past relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional practice working with people on issues such as anxiety, trauma, depression and relationship difficulties.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any time zone arrangements when booking.
How are sessions charged and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; check the platform for current pricing details.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.