- CBT methods
- Social anxiety help
- Panic symptom work
About Maria
Maria Cascarino is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with three years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression and career concerns. Maria also focuses on body image, panic attacks, self-love, social anxiety and women's issues.
Maria begins by listening to what matters most to each person. She asks about the situations that feel hard and the thoughts that come up. Sessions are practical and focused on identifying patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going.
Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Maria helps people try out new ways of responding to difficult feelings. She supports simple skills for managing panic symptoms and for reducing avoidance in social situations. Conversations are paced to the individual so people can try techniques between sessions.
Maria explains ideas in plain language and works step by step. She offers exercises to practise breathing, grounding and behaviour experiments for social fears. The aim is to build small changes that add up to better day-to-day coping.
For someone worried about attending a first session, Maria suggests starting with what feels most urgent. She guides the next steps, including how to choose topics for early sessions. To arrange online options, follow the site's booking flow and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
How CBT is used in online sessions
Maria uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people spot thinking patterns and try out different behaviours. CBT sessions focus on clear steps - noticing thoughts, testing them in real situations, and building practical skills for anxiety and mood. This approach can help with panic symptoms and with fears around social situations.Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Maria will discuss options with the client and decide together which techniques and pace suit their needs and goals. The client and therapist review exercises and adjust plans as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy around work and family commitments and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to practise certain exercises between meetings and to use brief check-ins when needed. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking so you know how appointments are scheduled and what to expect.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Maria help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression and career concerns. She also focuses on body image, panic attacks, social anxiety and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and to practise practical skills between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Maria has three years of experience working as a therapist in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are for people within the United Kingdom.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start with Maria?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.