- Client-centred
- Values-based work
- Practical steps
About Maria
Maria Masci is a psychotherapist with six years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Maria centres the therapeutic relationship and aims to make therapy a collaborative, paced process that responds to each person's needs.
She draws on client-centred ideas to keep the person at the heart of sessions. Maria also uses elements from existential and psychodynamic approaches to help people understand recurring patterns and find meaning in difficult experiences. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and solution-focused techniques are used when practical steps and values-based goals are helpful.
In practice she works plainly and respectfully. Sessions tend to focus on what matters most to the client, whether that is managing anxiety, coping with stress, recovering from trauma, or improving self-esteem. Maria emphasises choice and control, and she adjusts pace and focus as needed.
Her background includes humanistic and behavioural influences alongside relational work that looks at how early connections shape current relationships. That mix lets her combine reflective conversation with straightforward strategies when needed.
Maria offers therapy in English and Portuguese and accepts international clients. She asks people to consider what they want from therapy, and to take the first step when they feel ready.
Approaches to online therapy and how they help
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a respectful, non-directive relationship where the client's experience guides the work. It helps people who need someone to listen, reflect back what they are feeling, and support their own decisions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and values-based action; it can help with anxiety, low mood and patterns that keep people stuck.Existential Therapy looks at life questions such as meaning, choice and responsibility. It can be useful when someone feels lost, stuck with big decisions, or is wrestling with purpose and identity. Maria uses these approaches in combination, and she will work collaboratively to find the best mix for a person's goals and preferences.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy week, remove travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. The therapist will discuss how to structure sessions so they fit practical constraints and therapeutic aims, and adjust the approach as the work progresses.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD and addictions, among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is relational and client-centred, focusing on listening and tailoring sessions to the person. She blends reflective conversation with practical approaches when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working in psychotherapy settings in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm time zones and scheduling when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.