Counsellor profile
Donatella Maschio, BACP
Counsellor and psychotherapist - relationships and family
See online counselling options- Relationship support
- Family issues
- Parenting concerns
About Donatella
Donatella Maschio is a counsellor and psychotherapist and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has worked for 27 years in private practice and within organisations, helping people with relationship, family, trauma and abuse, parenting and depression concerns.
She uses approaches drawn from counselling and systemic family practice. Donatella supports people who are dealing with attachment or blended family difficulties, communication problems, workplace stress and questions about life purpose. She also works with multicultural issues and young adult concerns.
Her background includes a Master of Science in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Surrey and further study in systemic family practice at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust. She has taught counselling courses and managed training programmes as part of her work in education and organisations.
Donatella has experience providing therapeutic support within both public and private sector settings. She currently advises staff on the emotional health of children in residential settings. Her practice brings together individual counselling skills and family-focused methods.
Sessions are offered in English and Italian. International clients can be seen. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session formats that are available with her.
Approaches used and how online counselling works
Donatella draws on counselling and systemic family practice. Counselling helps people talk through feelings and decisions, and can be useful for depression, parenting worries and personal loss. Systemic family practice looks at patterns between people and how relationships affect problems, which is helpful for attachment, blended family issues and communication difficulties.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Donatella will discuss your situation and try different ways of working until you both find what fits. This is a collaborative process based on your needs, goals and preferences.
Confirm the session formats available before booking. Where formats are not stated, ask which are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week and can reduce travel time. They also let people join from different locations when that suits their routine. For questions about practical arrangements and how to book, check the matching questionnaire and scheduling steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
27+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly work with?
She works with relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, blended family and communication problems.
Which therapeutic style does she use?
She combines counselling with systemic family practice approaches. These methods look at individuals and their relationships to find practical ways forward.
How long has she practised?
She has 27 years of experience working in private practice and organisational settings.
What professional membership does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in another language?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
Does she work with people outside the UK?
She accepts international clients; please check time zones and session options when arranging appointments.
How are sessions arranged and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees are provided when you proceed with booking.
How do I begin if I want to see her?
Start by selecting the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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