Maria Masci

Maria Masci works with people to build a collaborative and steady therapeutic relationship. She introduces herself plainly and aims to place the client at the centre of the work. Maria holds BACP, which indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she has six years of practice in clinical settings.

Her approach combines humanistic, existential and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions focus on talking through immediate concerns such as stress, anxiety, low mood and trauma. She also helps with self-esteem, motivation and relationship questions, and supports people facing life changes and parenting strain.

Maria adapts the sessions to each person. She prioritises respect, sensitivity and compassion in how she talks and plans next steps. The therapist aims to help people feel they have greater choice and control over their own healing journey.

In practical terms Maria tailors conversations and goals to what matters to the client. She uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, solution-focused work and other relational methods to support clearer values and small behaviour changes. The emphasis is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.

People who come to Maria often want a calm, reflective space to consider anger, grief, attachment and issues around sexuality or identity. She also works with concerns such as addictions, panic and mood disorders, and offers sessions in English and Portuguese for local or international clients.

Approaches and how online work can fit into therapy

Maria draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which helps people clarify their values and take committed steps even when thoughts or feelings feel difficult. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress by focusing on what matters most rather than trying to control every thought.

She also uses Client-Centred Therapy, offering an open, non-judgemental atmosphere where the client's voice guides the pace and focus. This approach supports people who need someone who listens and helps them find their own answers.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be decided together. Maria will work collaboratively to match methods to the client's goals, personality and current needs, and may combine approaches as the work develops.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also suit people who prefer speaking without video or who need a quieter arrangement that fits around work or family routines.