Maria Masci , BACP

Maria Masci is a relational integrative psychotherapist who places the therapeutic relationship at the centre of her practice. She draws on training in humanistic, existential, psychodynamic, behavioural, and social psychology to offer a flexible, person-focused approach that supports clients in making meaningful change. Maria works with a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and confidence, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, anger, career questions, bipolar and other mood disorders, and issues around sexuality and identity.

With six years of professional experience, Maria is BACP-accredited (MBACP) - a recognised professional accreditation in the United Kingdom - and she practices from the UK while also working with international clients. She aims to create a compassionate environment where people can explore their experiences, build choice and agency, and move at their own pace. Therapy is tailored to each person, with dialogue and treatment plans adapted to individual needs, preferences, and goals.

Maria emphasises respect, sensitivity, and empathy in her work, and she approaches each therapeutic relationship as a collaborative effort. Whether someone is seeking short-term support for a specific problem or a longer process of personal exploration, she offers a calm, supportive presence to help navigate life transitions and emotional challenges.

Therapeutic approaches and how online therapy supports them

Maria integrates client-centered therapy into her work, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that helps people feel heard and understood while they explore personal concerns and build self-awareness. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help clients clarify values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed steps toward a more meaningful life - it is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Existential therapy supports exploration of life direction, meaning, and personal responsibility, which can be useful when facing major transitions, identity questions, or questions about life purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Maria works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the pace and focus of sessions as the relationship develops.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and short-form options like live chat or text-based messaging can complement longer sessions. This range of formats makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, to maintain continuity across locations, and to access support in ways that feel most comfortable for the individual.