About Maria
Maria Masci is a psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She works from a relational, integrative perspective, placing the therapeutic relationship at the centre of sessions. Maria aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people can begin to make choices about their healing at a pace that suits them.
She holds BACP, which is shown here as the credential supplied. Maria has supported people with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma and abuse, and also works with concerns such as self-esteem, motivation and addictions.
Background and approach
She also lists LGBT-related issues and a range of other life difficulties among her focus areas. In practice she draws on several approaches so conversations and techniques are shaped around each person’s needs. Sessions are adapted to what feels most useful - whether that means open-ended reflection, focusing on present goals, or looking at past patterns that affect the present.
Maria emphasises working at the client’s pace and tailoring the dialogue and plan to the individual. She aims to treat people with sensitivity and respect while helping them name the next steps they want to take. If someone is thinking about starting, she describes the first step as a courageous one and positions herself as a supportive companion through the process.
What Maria works with
Everything Maria lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Maria is listed here; the rest shows what else Maria works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Maria lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How different approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking steps that align with what matters. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and difficulties that come from avoidance. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the session and emphasises empathy and respect; it can help people feel heard and clearer about their next steps. Existential Therapy looks at questions of meaning, choice and responsibility, and is useful for people facing big life decisions or a sense of emptiness.Choosing the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try different ways of working and adjust as needed so the approach fits the person’s needs.
If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking to confirm formats offered. Many people find online or remote sessions easier to fit into busy lives, because they can save travel time, fit a shorter check-in into a work lunch break, or avoid needing to be on camera for a full hour. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt methods used in-person to remote work, using reflection, practical exercises and goal-setting in ways that suit your daily routine.
Questions people ask about Maria
What kinds of concerns does Maria work with?
She lists a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, ADHD, grief, and issues related to sexuality and LGBT topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Maria uses a relational integrative style that centres the therapeutic relationship and adapts methods to the person’s needs, mixing reflective conversation with goal-oriented work when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional practice experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and region are listed?
The profile shows BACP and states practice in the United Kingdom as the location.
Which languages can sessions be conducted in?
Sessions can be conducted in English and Portuguese.
Are international clients supported?
Yes, the profile indicates that international clients are accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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