Maria Barletta

Maria Barletta is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She speaks English and Spanish and works with individuals who want clearer boundaries, healthier relationships and more emotional balance.

She uses a mix of Client-Centred, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approaches. Sessions begin with a conversation about goals and needs, then a plan is agreed. Maria also uses guided meditations, visualisations and other psycho-imaginative techniques when appropriate to help people reflect and try new responses.

Her background includes four years of professional clinical experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist and membership of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, recorded as BACP. This means she adheres to the professional standards set out by that body.

Maria describes an integrative approach to therapy. She listens for what matters most, helps name the issues causing distress, and supports people to work through them step by step. Practical tools are offered alongside deeper reflection on patterns such as attachment, codependency, control issues and communication problems.

People often come with problems at work, panic attacks, relationship break-ups, or a sense of emptiness and isolation. The aim is to identify what drives unhelpful patterns and to develop more helpful ways of coping, deciding together what to try next.

How therapy styles shape work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's experience and builds on their own strengths. The therapist listens deeply, reflects what is said and helps people feel understood so they can find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical strategies to reduce symptoms like panic attacks or persistent worry. Existential Therapy helps people face big questions about meaning, responsibility and life choices and can be useful for those feeling stuck or empty.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Maria will work together with each person to decide which methods suit their needs and goals. That choice can change as therapy progresses, and she aims to explain options clearly so people can make informed decisions about what to try.

If you are thinking about online sessions, check the current session options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into daily life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, and offering a way to work from a quieter or more comfortable place. Discuss practical arrangements and session length when you book so they match your schedule and needs.