- Client-centred approach
- BACP member
- English and Spanish
About Maria
Maria Barletta is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom. She speaks English and Spanish and works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship pain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Maria aims to offer a calm, understanding space where people can name their difficulties and begin to make changes.
She draws on Client-Centred Therapy alongside cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions often focus on clearer communication, coping with panic or anxiety, and addressing patterns such as codependency, control issues or people-pleasing. Maria also helps people recover from break-ups, manage work stress, and explore life purpose and multicultural concerns.
Maria describes an integrative style that starts by understanding a person’s goals. She listens first, then works with each person to agree practical steps. That might include short-term problem solving, looking at past patterns, or trying simple exercises such as guided visualisation.
Therapy blends reflection and action. Conversations aim to make daily life easier and relationships steadier. Maria encourages people to notice what motivates their behaviour and to practise small changes between sessions.
She is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. With four years of recent experience in counselling and psychotherapy, she combines that work with a broader background in mental health and coaching approaches.
How her approaches can work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist offers empathic, non-judgemental attention so clients can talk through worries and make sense of feelings. This approach helps with low self-esteem, relationship confusion and the emotional impact of trauma.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and simple experiments to reduce anxiety, panic attacks and low mood. Sessions may include trying homework tasks to test new ways of responding.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maria will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their needs and goals. That might mean focusing on short-term strategies first and exploring deeper patterns later. The choice is guided by the person’s concerns, preferences and what feels most useful in session.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as current options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, care responsibilities or travel. It can also allow for shorter check-ins, reduce commuting time and make it simpler to join from a quiet room rather than travelling to an appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counselling address
Maria helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems and depression, plus related concerns such as panic attacks, codependency and family problems.
How does she approach therapy
Her style is integrative and largely client-centred, meaning she listens first and works collaboratively to agree goals and methods for change.
What is her professional background
She has four years of recent experience in counselling and psychotherapy and draws on wider mental health and coaching work to support clients.
What credentials and location are listed
She is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the UK work with her
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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