Maria Masci

Maria Masci is a relational integrative psychotherapist who places the therapeutic relationship at the centre of her work. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and brings six years of professional experience to sessions. Maria aims to build a calm, respectful space where people can make choices about their healing at their own pace.

She draws on humanistic and existential ideas alongside psychodynamic and behavioural thinking. That means conversations will attend to feelings, personal meaning, past patterns, and what people want now. Maria adapts the pace and focus to each person rather than offering a one-size-fits-all plan.

Clients come to her for many concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and issues with motivation. She also works with specific struggles like panic, attachment and abandonment worries, impulsivity, and isolation and loneliness. Maria tailors sessions to the immediate problem while keeping longer patterns in view.

Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She listens carefully, asks practical questions, and helps people notice what gets in the way of change. Together they set realistic steps to try between sessions and review what helps.

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and she works with people in the United Kingdom as well as international clients. Maria encourages curious, honest conversation and supports people through practical changes and difficult feelings.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Maria uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based action rather than getting stuck in rumination. It can suit worries about life direction, anxiety, and feelings of disconnection. Client-Centred Therapy is also central to her work and focuses on listening, empathy and meeting people where they are; it helps when someone needs a non-judgemental space to talk through painful experiences and doubts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maria will discuss different ways of working and together you will choose what fits your needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision can change over time as you try methods and notice what helps most.

Please confirm the current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow people to meet from wherever they are based. They also let the therapist and client keep sessions focused and practical, with options for shorter check-ins or longer in-depth conversations depending on what you need.