- Anxiety and panic
- Relationship help
- Bilingual English Spanish
About Maria
Maria Barletta is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety and panic attacks. She supports those coping with relationship difficulties, low mood and self-esteem concerns. She also assists with work-related stress, life changes and feelings of isolation. Maria is bilingual in English and Spanish and works from a client-focused stance.
Maria holds BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has around four years of professional experience in counselling and psychotherapy. Her method draws on several approaches so sessions are tailored to each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
Her practice blends Client-Centred calm with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas and psychodynamic reflections. Guided meditations and visualisation techniques are sometimes used to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. Maria aims to help people name what is causing them distress and to set realistic steps for change.
In an initial meeting she focuses on understanding a person’s goals and what they hope to change. From there she and the client agree a way forward and practical steps to try between sessions. The tone is supportive and focused on building skills as well as insight.
Sessions are aimed at helping people face difficult moments and move toward clearer choices. Maria encourages an open conversation about what feels most helpful and adjusts her approach as clients progress.
How her approaches inform online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and to clarify what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety and panic by practising small, concrete steps to reduce avoidance.Mistiming or mismatch in approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That collaborative approach means plans can change as the person notices what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the provided profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time, allowing short check-ins during a break, or using audio rather than video if bandwidth is limited. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and adapt sessions so they fit the client’s everyday routine and therapeutic 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 kinds of problems does Maria help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, relationship struggles, low mood and self-esteem issues, among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and person-focused, blending practical exercises with reflective discussion to help people notice patterns and try new responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience in counselling and psychotherapy, alongside wider experience in related areas of mental health work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on her listed availability.