Maria Barletta, BACP
4 years in practice
Maria Barletta is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom.
License and registration
- BACP
- 385584 · expires September 2026
- Years in practice
- 4
- Languages
- English, Spanish
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About Maria
Maria Barletta is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom. She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression and the effects of trauma and abuse. Maria speaks English and Spanish and draws on a mix of therapeutic ideas to help people make practical changes.
Maria is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has four years of practice experience as a therapist.
Background and approach
Her background also includes life-coaching and clinical hypnotherapy work noted in her original biography, which inform her variety of approaches in sessions. In sessions she starts by listening to what matters most to the person in front of her. Maria uses that information to shape a collaborative plan.
She aims to help people name what causes them pain and find realistic steps toward feeling better. Her work draws on Existential therapy, Client-Centred methods and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, alongside psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas. Practical tools such as guided imagery and focused visualisations are used when helpful to clarify patterns and explore new options.
Maria offers a warm, straightforward style. She encourages people to identify the beliefs and habits that get in the way of change. The emphasis is on small, sustainable steps that fit each person’s life and goals.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Maria lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Maria names
- Existential Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Existential therapy focuses on questions of meaning, choice and responsibility. It helps people address feelings of emptiness, life-purpose concerns and the anxiety that can come from big decisions by examining values and what matters most to them.Client-Centred therapy emphasises a warm, non-judgemental relationship. The counsellor listens deeply and reflects what is heard, which can help someone build self-understanding and stronger self-esteem.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and teaches practical strategies to change them. It is often used for anxiety, panic and low mood because it gives clear steps to practise between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and how different methods might help, then adapt the work as understanding grows. It is common to combine ideas so the plan fits the person's needs.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit short check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. These options give flexibility so people can access therapy in ways that work for their schedule and comfort.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does this counsellor focus on?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as panic attacks, isolation and life-purpose worries.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then works with each person to set goals and practical steps tailored to their situation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist, with additional background noted in life coaching and clinical hypnotherapy in her original biography.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What formats are available for online work?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
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How do I begin if I want to work with her?
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