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Maria Masci, BACP

Maria Masci is a counsellor who centres the therapeutic relationship in her work.

About Maria

Maria Masci is a counsellor who centres the therapeutic relationship in her work. She brings six years of practice in the UK and holds BACP registration, and she aims to help people find direction and relief at a gentle pace. She uses a mix of approaches drawn from humanistic, existential and psychodynamic thinking.

Sessions focus on what matters most to the person sitting in the room. Maria listens, reflects, and helps clients identify small, practical steps they can try between meetings.

Background and approach

People come to her for many reasons, including stress, anxiety, low mood, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self‑esteem or motivation. She also supports clients facing relationship strain, grief, parenting pressures, workplace stress and life changes. Maria pays attention to patterns such as attachment issues, impulsivity and isolation that can make problems feel stuck.

Her style is warm and respectful. She aims to tailor conversations and goals to each person’s needs. Sessions are practical when needed and exploratory when useful, shifting as the client’s priorities change.

Maria offers work in English and Portuguese and accepts clients from outside the UK. Appointments are available by video call, phone, live chat or text message, and are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	387046	March 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Maria often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client‑Centred Therapy in online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and it supports values‑based action for issues like anxiety or low mood. Client‑Centred Therapy focuses on careful listening and empathy so people feel heard and can find their own solutions for problems such as relationship strain or self‑esteem.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Maria will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as work progresses, keeping the client involved in each step.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video lets people see verbal and non‑verbal cues, while phone calls use less bandwidth and suit shorter check‑ins. Live chat and text work well for ongoing reflection, brief coaching, or when someone prefers writing their thoughts. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family or travel.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Maria supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem and motivation. She also works with concerns such as addictions, grief, relationship issues, parenting strain and career stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach combines compassionate listening with practical ideas. Conversations may be exploratory or focused on specific steps, depending on what feels most useful to the client.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and life difficulties.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

Maria is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese to accommodate speakers of either language.

What formats are available for therapy?

Therapy is offered by video call, phone sessions, live chat or text‑based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary by location and therapist allocation; sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.