- ACT and CBT approaches
- Attachment-based work
- Hypnotherapy methods
About Maria
Maria Rocha is a counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 12 years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, life changes, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting pressures, anger and career concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and international clients are accepted.
Maria combines several therapeutic ideas rather than using only one method. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, Client-Centred work, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Existential ideas when helpful. She also uses hypnotherapy techniques alongside talking therapies where appropriate.
Her practice aims to help people understand what is affecting them now and to trace back patterns that fuel pain or conflict. She supports clients to notice recurring responses and to strengthen a clearer sense of identity. That can mean looking at emotional, bodily and relational elements together rather than focusing on a single symptom.
Sessions involve talking and practical exercises tailored to daily life. Work may include noticing thoughts and feelings, testing out new ways of responding, and exploring attachment and relationship patterns that repeat. Hypnotherapy is used as one of several tools rather than the only approach.
Maria sees therapy as a collaborative process. She helps clients set small, practical steps for coping with anger, stress and difficult relationships, and reviews progress as part of ongoing sessions.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them. It focuses on values and small practical actions that make daily life easier when stress or anger are present.Attachment-Based work looks at recurring relationship patterns and how early bonds shape responses today. It can help people understand why certain interactions trigger anger or withdrawal and find different ways to relate.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods in session, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That means decisions about using CBT exercises, attachment-focused conversations or hypnotherapy are made together rather than imposed.
Session practicalities should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday or lunchtime break, reduce travel, or choose a shorter check-in when time is limited. Some approaches translate well to audio or video, while others use written exercises between sessions. Confirm the available session types and preferred timing when arranging the first appointment.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship and parenting issues. Anger is considered alongside the life events and patterns that fuel it.
Which therapeutic styles does she use?
Her practice draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, Client-Centred work and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Hypnotherapy techniques are also used as an additional tool.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in the UK with a broad range of concerns including trauma, addiction and grief. That experience informs practical coping strategies offered in sessions.
What professional registration does she hold?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). This is the credential listed in her profile.
Can I see her if I speak Portuguese?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese. International clients are also accepted.
What session formats are available?
Her biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on where you are based.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.