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Maria Prieto, BACP

Maria Prieto is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and major life changes.

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About Maria

Maria Prieto is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and major life changes. She speaks English and Spanish and brings nine years of professional experience to her work. Maria aims to make the first step feel less daunting and more manageable.

She focuses on creating an open, non-judgemental space where people can say what they need to say. Sessions are aimed at helping people make sense of painful feelings.

Background and approach

Conversations look at coping strategies and practical steps to feel steadier day to day. Maria has helped people dealing with communication problems, dissociation, domestic violence, guilt and shame, and issues linked to sexual assault and abuse. She also supports people exploring life purpose, building self-love, and managing problems related to military service and veterans' issues.

Her approach is collaborative. Maria listens, reflects, and works with each person to identify what matters most to them. She adapts what happens in sessions to suit different needs and goals, without assuming one way fits everyone.

Maria works with people across the United Kingdom and with international clients. Her BACP registration is noted as part of her background. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to connect people to sessions.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	251829	June 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.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

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Therapeutic approaches and online care

Maria draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on managing distress and processing difficult experiences. One common technique helps people learn skills to handle overwhelming anxiety and stress by teaching breathing, grounding and step-by-step coping strategies that can be practised between sessions. Another approach centres on working through trauma and loss at a pace the person can manage, helping to reduce the intensity of intrusive memories and to rebuild a sense of safety in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maria treats therapy as a collaborative process and will discuss which techniques fit the person's needs, goals and preferences. She adjusts the pace and methods as the work develops so that the plan stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers a range of practical benefits. Video calls let people see visual cues and share a fuller conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing to speaking, who want brief daily support, or who need more flexible hours. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Maria help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes, along with related concerns such as communication problems, guilt and shame.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Maria uses a collaborative, non-judgemental style. She listens, reflects, and works with each person to identify practical steps and coping strategies.

What experience does she bring?

She has nine years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and trauma-related concerns.

Where is she based and what credentials are listed?

Maria practices in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP as part of her professional background.

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to support bilingual speakers.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin?

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