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Maria Masci, BACP

Relational psychotherapist focused on individual healing

6 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English, Portuguese · online sessions

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About Maria

Maria Masci is a psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom with six years of experience. She works from a relational, integrative perspective and places the therapeutic relationship at the centre. Maria aims to help people feel heard and to give them space to make choices about their own healing.

Her background includes humanistic, existential, psychodynamic, behavioural and social psychology influences. She holds BACP which indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

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Background and approach

Maria has supported people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. In sessions she focuses on building trust and tailoring the approach to each person. Conversations are shaped around what matters most to the individual, and practical steps are explored alongside deeper reflection.

She balances short-term problem solving with attention to patterns that have developed over time. Maria also works with issues such as ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting stress, career challenges and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment, panic and post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and sexuality.

She adapts interventions to the person’s needs rather than using a single method. Her style is respectful and compassionate, and she encourages clients to move at a comfortable pace. People who want a collaborative space to talk about anxiety, life changes or recurring patterns may find her approach a good fit.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Maria often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it supports choosing actions that match personal values. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating an empathic, non-judgemental space where the person’s own pace and insights shape the work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, then agree a plan together. That collaborative conversation helps decide whether to emphasise ACT techniques, a person-centred way of working, or elements from existential or psychodynamic thinking.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls are useful for face-to-face dialogue and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing and more frequent, brief contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping the focus on making steady progress.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Maria commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as panic attacks and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a relational, integrative style that combines practical problem solving with deeper reflection. Sessions are tailored to the person’s needs and pace.
How much experience does she have?
Maria has six years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Are international clients able to work with her?
She accepts international clients, so people outside the UK can access her work subject to scheduling and any local regulations.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How do I start therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist’s availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
6 years
Licensed
Languages
English, Portuguese

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