- Relational integrative approach
- ACT and psychodynamic ideas
- English and Portuguese
About Maria
Maria Masci is a psychotherapist registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, with six years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and related concerns such as panic attacks and social anxiety and phobia. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and she accepts international clients.
Maria describes her practice as relational and integrative. She places the therapeutic relationship at the centre and combines ideas from humanistic, existential, psychodynamic and behavioural perspectives. In practical terms this means conversations focus on what matters to the client now and how past patterns show up in day-to-day life.
People can expect sessions that emphasise clarity and choice. Maria uses talking, reflection and practical steps to help identify patterns and small changes that are possible between sessions. She also draws on solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals when that suits the client's needs.
Her work covers a broad range of challenges beyond anxiety and mood, including relationship and communication problems, grief, impulsivity and issues around sexuality and identity. She also supports people facing career changes, parenting strain and compassion fatigue.
Maria aims to adapt the pace and style of sessions to each person. To begin, prospective clients follow a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment to discuss priorities and how they would like to work together.
How Maria’s approaches adapt to online sessions
Maria uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred ideas as part of her online practice. ACT focuses on identifying values and learning practical ways to act on them even when anxiety or difficult thoughts are present. It can help when avoidance or fear is limiting everyday life. Client-Centred work emphasises listening and reflection so the client’s own priorities guide each session.Finding the best approach is collaborative. Maria will talk with the client about goals and preferences and try methods that fit how the person likes to work. That may mean a mix of reflective conversation, practical exercises and short goal-setting tasks to try between sessions.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy around other commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt materials and exercises for remote sessions so the work remains focused on clear steps and gradual progress.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, plus related concerns such as panic attacks, social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is relational and integrative, centring the therapeutic relationship and combining humanistic, existential and psychodynamic ideas with practical, solution-focused steps.
How long has she been practising?
Maria has six years of professional work experience in the UK.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP accreditation and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Costs vary with location and the service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial appointment to discuss priorities.