Maria Masci, BACP

Maria Masci is a relational integrative psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom who places the therapeutic relationship at the centre of her work. Trained across humanistic, existential, psychodynamic, behavioural, and social psychology approaches, she combines these perspectives to tailor support to each person's needs and circumstances.

Maria holds BACP accreditation, which reflects membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings six years of professional experience to her practice. She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, low self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, anger, career concerns, bipolar and other mood disorders, and coping with life changes. Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment issues, communication difficulties, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, panic, post-traumatic stress, sexuality, social anxiety, and women's issues.

Maria works in English and Portuguese and accepts international clients. She aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where clients can explore choice and control in their healing, progressing at a pace that feels right for them. Her practice emphasizes collaboration - tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to the unique priorities and goals of each person while continuing to develop her skills to provide thoughtful, client-centred care.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Collaborative Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, and focuses on taking meaningful action in line with personal values - it can be useful for anxiety, mood challenges, and difficulties with motivation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasises a warm, non-judgemental relationship where the therapist listens closely and follows the client's pace - this approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and relational concerns. Psychodynamic Therapy explores patterns that originate from past experiences and relationships to understand how they affect present feelings and behaviours - it can help with longstanding relational difficulties, attachment issues, and complex emotional responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Maria works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and the pace of work based on ongoing conversations and feedback, so therapy evolves with the client's changing priorities.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to arrange sessions around work, family, and travel. These options support continuity of care and make it possible for people in different locations to access registered professionals and therapists who can work with them toward their goals.