Maria Prieto
Support for trauma, loss and life change
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About Maria
Maria Prieto helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and major life changes. She is named Maria Prieto and brings a calm, steady presence to conversations about difficult experiences. She speaks English and Spanish and works from the United Kingdom.
She has nine years of professional experience and is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, also shown as BACP. Maria focuses on making the room feel safe so people can talk about painful memories, losses and confusing feelings without fear of judgment.
Background and approach
She aims to listen first and respond in ways that feel manageable. Sessions centre on practical ways to cope day to day as well as exploring the stories behind strong emotions. Maria supports people who are struggling with communication problems, dissociation, domestic violence, guilt and shame, questions about life purpose, self-love, and issues related to veteran and armed forces experiences.
She also assists those recovering from sexual assault and abuse. Her approach is collaborative and paced to the person’s needs. Maria helps clients work out small steps they can try between sessions and checks in about what is helpful.
She invites people to name their goals and keeps the focus on progress that feels realistic. Maria encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed by loss, stress or trauma to consider starting a conversation. She will work with each person to build clearer ways of coping and a steadier daily routine.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 9
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 251829
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- 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.
How Maria works online
Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. The counsellor will listen to a person’s goals and preferences, discuss different approaches, and agree on a plan together. That plan can change as needs evolve and as the person notices what helps most.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats here. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings around family commitments, work breaks or travel. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and reduce the time spent travelling to appointments. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt the way they use talking and skills work so sessions feel practical and relevant to everyday life.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Maria supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as communication problems and dissociation.
How would sessions typically feel and what is the style?
Conversations aim to feel open and non-judgemental, with the counsellor listening first and suggesting practical steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
She has nine years of professional work experience supporting people through trauma, loss and emotional distress.
What credentials and country are listed?
Maria is accredited with the BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are accepted; confirm session options and any regional considerations when you arrange a meeting.
How are session fees handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the counsellor's availability.
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