- ACT techniques
- Client-Centred work
- Existential focus
About Maria
Maria Masci is a BACP psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She describes herself as relational and integrative, placing the therapeutic relationship at the centre of the work. Maria works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and anger.
Her approach draws on several traditions. She uses Client-Centred ideas to keep conversations focused on the person in front of her. She also draws on psychodynamic and existential thinking to look at patterns, meaning, and life choices. Solution-Focused and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ideas appear in short-term work aimed at clear, practical changes.
Sessions are conversational and direct. Maria listens for recurring patterns, communication problems and attachment issues. She helps people name feelings such as shame, abandonment or impulsivity, and then tries practical steps to reduce distress and improve day-to-day coping.
Her practice also addresses specific concerns like panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, addictions, relationship and parenting strain, and career or life-purpose questions. She notes work with LGBT and women's issues and supports people facing grief or isolation.
Maria works in English and Portuguese and accepts clients from other countries. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, clients complete a short questionnaire and book a first session via the online options button.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It is often useful for anxiety, low mood and problems like avoidance or anger that interfere with daily life.Client-Centred Therapy keeps the conversation focused on the person’s experience. The therapist listens without imposing solutions and helps the client find their own next steps, which can suit work on self-esteem, relationships and communication problems.
Maria treats the choice of method as collaborative. She will discuss different approaches and help decide what fits a client’s goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as themes become clearer in the work.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats also suit lower bandwidth or avoid the need to be on camera, which can help on difficult days. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt interventions used in ACT and Client-Centred work to an online setting while focusing on practical coping and clearer communication.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, anger and related issues such as panic, addiction and relationship strain.
What is her style in sessions?
Sessions are relational and conversational. She focuses on patterns, meaning and practical steps to reduce distress.
How long has she been practising?
Maria has six years of professional experience working as a psychotherapist in the UK.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is BACP accredited and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.