- Work-related stress
- Relationship issues
- Bilingual English Spanish
About Maria
Maria Barletta is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to help people identify what causes them pain and to work on it with compassion. Maria is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
With four years' clinical experience she draws on a mix of Client-Centred, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, among other approaches. Maria looks first at a person's goals and needs before agreeing a plan. Early sessions focus on naming the problem and understanding patterns that keep it in place.
Her work often involves practical conversations about relationships, communication and boundaries. She also supports people with work-related stress, bullying at work, career changes and the sense of feeling stuck. When useful, she offers guided meditations, visualisations and psycho-imaginative techniques to help people try new ways of thinking and feeling.
Maria describes her style as collaborative and compassionate. She encourages clients to explore what drives their unhelpful behaviours and to take manageable steps towards change. Sessions aim to combine reflection with practical strategies suited to everyday life.
She has additional experience in areas such as attachment issues, codependency, infidelity, panic attacks, multicultural concerns and feelings of emptiness. Before booking, people who speak Spanish can note she is bilingual and able to work in Spanish as well as English.
How Maria uses therapy approaches online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding your perspective. The therapist offers acceptance and reflection so you can clarify what matters to you and make choices that fit your life. This approach helps with low self-esteem, relationship issues and feeling stuck.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful thinking and reduce symptoms like anxiety and panic attacks. CBT is useful when someone wants clear strategies to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Maria will talk with you about your needs, goals and preferences and suggest ways to combine methods. Decisions about techniques are collaborative so the plan suits your situation and pace.
If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and offer quieter surroundings for reflection. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that suit a work break. Confirm the exact session formats available when you arrange your first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Maria also works with related concerns such as attachment issues, codependency, panic attacks and work problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and compassionate, combining listening with practical suggestions. She aims to understand your goals before agreeing a plan to address them.
What experience does she bring?
Maria has four years of professional experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist in the UK and additional background in coaching and hypnotherapy noted in her original biography.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time, so sessions are offered to people within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.