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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client‑Centred approach
- Existential and psychodynamic ideas
About Maria
Maria Masci is a BACP psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as self‑esteem and motivation. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and international clients are accepted.
Maria describes herself as relational and integrative. She draws on humanistic, existential, psychodynamic, behavioural and social psychology to shape conversations. That means she pays attention to the therapeutic relationship while using different ways of thinking to tackle problems.
In practice she listens to what matters most to the person in front of her. Conversations aim to help people understand patterns, find small changes that make life easier, and manage strong emotions. She works with issues including ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting strains, anger and career concerns, among others.
Her approach includes acceptance and commitment ideas, client‑centred ways of talking, existential questions about meaning, and psychodynamic reflections on past patterns. Solution‑focused elements appear when a practical, short‑term plan is useful.
Maria asks clients to move at a comfortable pace. She adapts dialogue and plans to each person’s situation. To begin, the service asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then book an initial session.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Maria uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and focus on values‑led action. ACT can be useful for anxiety, avoidance and low motivation because it emphasizes small, value-driven steps.She also works with client‑centred methods that focus on open, non‑directive conversation. This approach aims to make it easier to talk through feelings and gain clarity about what matters now. Existential therapy appears when discussions turn to meaning, personal choice and life direction; it helps when people are grappling with purpose or big life decisions.
Choosing a therapeutic approach is part of the work. Maria meets clients where they are and discusses which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. The plan can change as the relationship develops and as practical goals emerge.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check‑ins when that suits a person’s schedule. Registered or accredited professionals use their preferred approaches to adapt to remote sessions and to help clients progress despite everyday constraints.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as self‑esteem, addiction and relationship or parenting strain.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is relational and integrative, combining client‑centred conversation with psychodynamic reflection and practical solution‑focused steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with people on a range of mental health and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practise?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.