- Years in practice
- 6
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Maria
Maria Masci is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She places the therapeutic relationship at the centre of her work and aims to help people regain a sense of choice and control. Maria speaks English and Portuguese and accepts international clients.
Her practice focuses on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief and parenting concerns alongside issues like ADHD, addictions and compassion fatigue.
Background and approach
She also helps people facing relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, career uncertainty and life transitions. Maria draws on a range of approaches and adapts sessions to each person’s needs. Maria uses humanistic and relational ideas to build a trusting space where people can speak openly.
She also draws on psychodynamic and existential perspectives to look at life patterns and meaning. Solution-focused techniques are used when clients want practical steps and short-term goals. Sessions are conversational and paced to suit the individual.
Maria aims to be sensitive and respectful while helping clients notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping. She works collaboratively to shape therapy around each person’s priorities. People often come with mixed concerns, and Maria supports exploration of emotions, past experiences and current behaviour.
She encourages small changes that may improve daily life and parenting rhythms. The central aim is to help people feel more able to manage their challenges and move towards goals they value.
What Maria works with
Everything Maria lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Maria helps people 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.
Therapeutic approaches and online access
Maria often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-driven steps. ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect personal priorities.She also uses Client-Centred Therapy, which emphasises a warm, non-judgemental relationship and listening closely to the person's experience. This approach can help people feel heard and develop greater self-trust.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Maria will discuss different methods and tailor the mix to each person’s needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide whether to focus on meaning, patterns from the past, or short-term practical change.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins or when someone prefers typed communication. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.
Questions people ask about Maria
What issues does Maria commonly help with?
Maria works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting issues and ADHD. She also supports people with addictions, relationship worries and career uncertainty.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is relational and conversational, blending gentle exploration with practical steps. Sessions aim to be paced to the person's needs and focused on real-life change.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with clients in the United Kingdom and internationally.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese to accommodate multilingual clients.
What session formats are available?
Maria offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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