Maria Masci , BACP

Maria Masci is a BACP psychotherapist who brings six years of clinical experience to her practice. She focuses on building a trustworthy, person-centred working relationship and invites people to set the pace and goals of therapy.

Maria combines humanistic and psychodynamic ideas with practical, goal-focused methods. Sessions are conversational and rooted in real-life concerns. She aims to help people develop clearer choices and more control over their next steps.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, grief and relationship issues. She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, career questions, burnout and compassion fatigue. Women’s issues and matters around sexuality and identity are among the areas she lists as a focus.

Maria adapts her approach to each person. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, existential thinking, client-centred practice and solution-focused techniques to suit different needs. The result is a blend of exploration and practical steps to try between sessions.

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese for people in the United Kingdom and internationally. Maria aims to treat others with respect, sensitivity and compassion while helping them take practical steps toward change.

Approaches that translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps you notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then decide what matters most and act on it. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and for people wanting clearer direction. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on warm, non-judgemental listening so you can explore your experience at your own pace; this approach supports self-understanding and emotional processing. Existential Therapy looks at life meanings, choice and responsibility and can help when life purpose or big transitions feel overwhelming.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Maria will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to use, tailoring techniques to your goals and preferences. That means some sessions may focus on exploring patterns, while others try short, practical exercises to test changes between meetings.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you keep visual contact and read non-verbal cues, phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins and text-based messaging can fit into busy days. These formats make it easier to schedule around work, caring responsibilities and travel, while keeping continuity of care when life is hectic.