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Maria Masci, BACP

Maria Masci is a psychotherapist who focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship.

About Maria

Maria Masci is a psychotherapist who focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship. She is a BACP psychotherapist with six years of experience working with people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. Maria speaks English and Portuguese and accepts international clients.

Maria uses an integrative, relational approach. She starts by listening closely to the person's story and what matters most to them. Sessions centre on real concerns like panic, trauma, relationship strains, grief and problems with motivation or impulse control.

Background and approach

Work with Maria is collaborative and paced to the person. She draws from Trauma-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, psychodynamic ideas and client-centred methods to shape practical conversations. That means looking at past patterns, values and the small steps that can change day-to-day coping.

Therapy may include talking through difficult memories, practising ways to manage anxious reactions, or testing different responses to old relationship patterns. Maria aims to help people build clearer choices, steadier moods and more self-compassion as they move forward. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging.

Maria will work with each person to decide what format suits their needs and life circumstances.

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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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How Maria uses different approaches online

Maria often uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people process distressing memories and the impact of past harm. This approach looks at how trauma affects daily reactions and supports gradual, paced ways to reduce its hold.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. ACT focuses on values and small committed actions that build a more meaningful life despite hard emotions.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Maria will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, then adapt methods over time. She aims to match style and pace to each person rather than use a single fixed method.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video works well for face-to-face conversation, phone suits shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can support ongoing reflection between sessions. These options offer flexibility to fit work, travel or family life while keeping therapy consistent and practical.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Maria commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, plus issues such as addiction, panic and relationship problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Maria uses a relational, integrative style that centres on listening and collaboration. She blends trauma-focused methods, ACT and client-centred techniques to shape sessions.

What is her professional background?

Maria has six years of clinical experience supporting people with mood, trauma and anxiety concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed as BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with Maria?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.