Maria Masci , BACP

Maria Masci is a relational integrative psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She is BACP accredited (MBACP - Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and draws on training across humanistic, existential, psychodynamic, behavioural, and social psychology to shape a personalised way of working.

Maria places the therapeutic relationship at the heart of her practice, offering empathic, sensitive support that aims to restore a sense of choice and control in each person’s healing process. She has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, low self-esteem, motivation and confidence difficulties, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family challenges, grief, parenting issues, anger, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and other mood and life transitions. Additional focus areas include abandonment and attachment issues, communication difficulties, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, panic and post-traumatic stress, self-love and sexuality, social anxiety and phobia, and women’s issues.

Rather than applying a single method, Maria adapts dialogue and treatment plans to the individual’s needs and pace, combining evidence-informed approaches with compassionate listening. She frames therapy as a collaborative process that supports practical coping and personal insight as people work toward more meaningful and manageable lives.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then clarify what matters most and take values-guided actions. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, avoidance, and difficulties that involve feeling stuck.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and a non-directive stance, giving space for a person to explore their experience and build self-understanding. This approach can support self-esteem, relationship concerns, life transitions, and emotional regulation.

Existential Therapy invites exploration of meaning, choice, and responsibility when facing uncertainty or major life questions. It can be helpful for people wrestling with life purpose, grief, identity, or profound change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Maria will work collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy with licensed professionals and therapists offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to access support across time zones and from different locations. These options can help people maintain continuity of care, fit therapy around work and family commitments, and try different formats to see what works best for them.