- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Attachment focus
About Maria
Maria Rocha is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 12 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also addresses issues such as addiction, grief, relationship and family concerns, and career-related worries.
Her approach mixes several therapeutic ideas to suit each person. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now and tracing patterns back to their roots. Maria aims to strengthen a person’s sense of identity so they feel clearer about who they are and what matters to them.
She uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centred ways of working. These approaches are used to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, explore relationship patterns, and practise practical skills for daily life.
Maria also works with existential themes and with people who bring spiritual or transpersonal perspectives to therapy. She integrates those views into conversations about meaning, values, and purpose where relevant.
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and she accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions are organised through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire then schedule a first session.
How Maria uses different approaches in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting caught up in them, and then focus on actions that matter to them. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and situations where values guide change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills for managing anxiety and low mood. It often involves short exercises and skill practice between sessions.
Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships and how early connections shape current reactions. This can be helpful for people working through trust, communication or connection issues.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Maria will discuss options with the client, try practical techniques, and adjust methods based on needs, goals and preferences. She approaches this as a collaborative process rather than a fixed plan.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by removing travel, allowing shorter check-ins around work, or offering sessions when being on camera is not needed. Registered or accredited professionals often find online work helps people practise skills in real-life settings and carry changes into everyday routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, plus relationship and family concerns and career issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral approaches and client-centred listening to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
How much experience does she have?
Maria has 12 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.