Maria Barletta, BACP
Maria Barletta helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +3 more
About Maria
Maria Barletta helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She speaks English and Spanish and works with adults who want clearer thinking and steadier moods. Maria is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP membership.
Maria takes a practical and compassionate approach. She begins by finding out what matters to each person and what they hope to change. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, naming what causes distress and testing small changes that can make life easier.
Background and approach
Her style draws on several ways of working. Client-Centred Therapy guides the conversation around the person's own priorities. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and offers straightforward tools to change them.
Psychodynamic ideas help examine longer-standing patterns that repeat in relationships. Maria also uses Solution-Focused methods to set short-term aims and notice quick wins. She sometimes includes guided meditation and visualisation when these tools suit a client’s needs.
The process is collaborative and paced to each person. With four years' experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist, Maria supports people who want relief from panic attacks, social anxiety, work stress, relationship conflict, codependency and feelings of emptiness. She helps people clarify values, strengthen boundaries and move toward more fulfilling relationships and work lives.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 385584 | September 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Maria works with
Everything Maria lists, 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 lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maria will discuss different methods with the client and decide together which fits best. That collaborative process means plans are adjusted as goals change and progress is reviewed regularly.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which adds flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that depth is useful. Phone sessions can be easier when a quick check-in or lower bandwidth is needed. Live chat and messaging suit shorter updates, exercises or people who prefer writing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family life and travel, while keeping the focus on practical change and steady progress.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Maria focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as panic attacks, codependency and work stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative. Sessions aim to name patterns, try small changes and build skills that fit the person's goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist working in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
Maria is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for online work.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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