Counsellor profile
Maria Barletta, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Psychodynamic approach
About Maria
Counsellor and psychotherapist Maria Barletta is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with four years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Maria also addresses related issues such as attachment, codependency, communication problems and panic attacks. She speaks English and Spanish.
Maria uses a client-focused style that draws on several approaches to suit different situations. Sessions often begin by clarifying goals and priorities. She aims to identify what keeps a problem going and to find practical ways to shift those patterns.
Her work mixes Client-Centred Therapy with psychodynamic ideas and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. That means some sessions look at past patterns and relationships, while others focus on current thoughts and behaviours to reduce distress. She may also use brief, solution-oriented techniques when appropriate.
Practical tools sometimes include guided imagery and visualisation to help people notice their reactions and try alternatives. Maria describes her overall method as integrative, choosing techniques that match a person’s needs and preferences. She encourages steady, manageable steps rather than rapid change.
Sessions are suitable for people wanting support with everyday pressures and longer-standing issues. Maria asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire and then schedule a first session so she can understand their priorities and agree a plan.
How Maria uses different approaches in online counselling
Maria often combines Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding what matters to the person, helping them to clarify goals and feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviours that maintain anxiety or low mood and introduces practical techniques to change them.She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring patterns that come from past relationships. That can help when problems keep repeating and a person wants to understand their emotional triggers. Together these approaches give options for short-term relief and deeper exploration, and Maria will work with the client to decide which fits best.
Confirm the specific session formats before you book, as the profile does not list set formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quieter preparation before a meeting. Some formats may also suit shorter check-ins or sessions without video to match energy or bandwidth limits. Registered or accredited professionals can help find a rhythm and approach that fits daily life and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, codependency and panic attacks.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative and client-focused, combining client-centred listening with psychodynamic and CBT techniques. She aims to agree clear goals and practical steps with each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working in counselling and psychotherapy in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she a member of and where does she practise?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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