- Person-centred approach
- Practical tools
- English and Spanish
About Maria
Maria Barletta is a counsellor and psychotherapist working in the United Kingdom. She supports people struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Maria also pays attention to attachment issues and codependency when these come up in sessions.
She uses a warm, person-centred way of working. Early meetings focus on hearing what matters most and setting clear, practical goals together. Sessions can include guided meditations, visualisations and psycho-imaginative techniques when these tools are helpful.
Maria combines ideas from Client-Centred Therapy, psychodynamic work and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She draws on these methods to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try different responses and build small, steady changes that fit daily life. The tone is collaborative rather than directive.
Her background includes four years of professional experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She also has experience in life coaching and clinical hypnotherapy as described in her original profile.
In the first session she and the person seeking support agree on goals and a way of working. Maria aims to help people name what is causing pain, understand what maintains it and practise steps that lead to clearer choices and better emotional balance.
Approaches that guide online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard, name their priorities and decide on the next steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful habits. Existential Therapy helps people reflect on meaning, choice and values when life feels uncertain or empty.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Maria will discuss options and adapt methods based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative so the approach can shift as progress is made or new priorities emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use tools such as guided visualisations and written exercises between meetings to reinforce what was discussed in sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Maria help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, codependency and panic attacks.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She works in a person-centred, collaborative way and blends different methods to suit each person. Sessions can include practical exercises such as visualisations and guided meditations.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of professional experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist and additional experience in life coaching and clinical hypnotherapy noted in her profile.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the profile information.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.