Maria Barletta
Calm, practical support for life and relationships
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About Maria
Maria Barletta helps people who are finding life hard because of stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma, low self-esteem or depression. She is based in the United Kingdom and works in both English and Spanish. Maria holds BACP, which is the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy membership, and she draws on several therapy styles to suit each person.
Maria focuses on practical, conversational work. She listens first and asks about the problems that brought someone to therapy.
Background and approach
Maria then works with the person to agree on goals and ways to reach them. Sessions may include guided visualisations and meditative exercises when these suit the person’s needs. Her approach mixes client-centred ways of working with elements from cognitive behavioural methods and psychodynamic thinking.
This means conversations attend to current thoughts and habits, and also look at patterns that come from past experiences. She uses solution-focused ideas to identify small, achievable steps toward change. Maria has four years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy.
She emphasises compassion and clarity in sessions and aims to help people notice what keeps them stuck. Over time she supports people to try different ways of responding to stress, relationship difficulties, panic and low mood. People seeking help are invited to describe their situation and goals.
Maria will work with each person to find approaches that feel helpful and realistic for their life.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 4
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 385584
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Maria's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
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.
How Maria works online
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Maria will work collaboratively to decide what feels most useful based on a person’s goals, preferences and what they want to change. She may combine listening-focused sessions with practical exercises and short tasks to try between meetings.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows sessions in the language the person prefers, English or Spanish, which can help people feel clearer when discussing sensitive topics.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Maria commonly support?
She supports stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as panic attacks, codependency and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Maria works conversationally and aims for clear, practical steps. She listens first, sets goals with the client and may use guided visualisations when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience in counselling and psychotherapy and draws on that background in her work.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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