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Maria "Ri" Punt, BACP

Maria "Ri" Punt offers support for people facing trauma and abuse, relationship strain, LGBT-related concerns, family stress and major life changes.

LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Maria

Maria "Ri" Punt offers support for people facing trauma and abuse, relationship strain, LGBT-related concerns, family stress and major life changes. She provides a calm, welcoming space where people can talk about painful experiences and begin to make sense of them. Maria writes plainly and listens closely to what matters to each person.

She works in an integrative way, drawing on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to match the needs of the person in front of her.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on helping people feel safer in their own thoughts and emotions, build on strengths, and develop practical ways to cope day to day. Maria emphasises trust and a sense of safety in the therapeutic relationship.

Over 19 years she has supported people through complex issues including domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, caregiving strain, chronic illness and questions about sexuality and non-traditional relationships. She also works with concerns connected to prejudice, HIV / AIDS, and first responder or veteran experiences. Maria is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

She offers sessions in English and does not accept international clients. Therapy is offered through a range of online formats. People can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit their routine.

Practical information about cost, subscriptions and how to start is available when beginning the matching process.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	77902	May 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

Everything Maria lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Coping with life changes
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Domestic violence
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Sexuality
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches that translate to online work

Maria uses integrative, evidence-based techniques tailored to each person. One common approach focuses on building safety and stabilisation after trauma, teaching grounding and coping skills that reduce distress and help with everyday functioning. This is useful for people dealing with post-traumatic stress, domestic violence aftermath, or intense anxiety.

Another approach draws on short-term, problem-focused methods that map out current issues and practical steps forward. These techniques help with relationship concerns, life changes and coping with chronic illness by breaking problems into manageable parts and practising new ways of responding.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with the person to decide which methods fit their goals, history and preferences, and adapts over time as needs change.

Online therapy offers flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and deeper conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing support between sessions or those who prefer writing. Together these formats help people fit therapy around work, caregiving and daily life while keeping continuity of care.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

She supports people with trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, LGBT-related concerns, family stress and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as chronic illness and caregiving strain.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Maria uses an integrative approach, tailoring evidence-based techniques to each person's needs while emphasising trust, empathy and safety in the relationship.

What is her background and experience?

She has 19 years of experience working with complex and sensitive issues, including domestic violence, post-traumatic stress and care-related stress.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and client regions are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with this counsellor?

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