- Thoughts and habits
- English and Portuguese
- Family issues focus
About Maria
Her practice focuses on the inner patterns that shape behaviour and relationships. She uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences and family background influence present difficulties. Maria also draws on Jungian perspectives to attend to personal meaning, and on mindfulness to help people notice their thoughts and bodily sensations.
People come to her for a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and stress. She also supports those dealing with relationship problems, parenting strains, eating and sleeping difficulties, and issues around self-esteem and shame. Additional areas she works with include attachment and abandonment themes, communication problems, codependency, and coping with life changes.
Sessions aim to explore patterns rather than only symptoms. Conversations focus on practical ways to recognise unhelpful routines and to try different responses in daily life. Maria encourages small experiments and regular reflection so new habits can take hold.
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions follow the referral and scheduling steps on the site, and people can ask questions about how the work might fit their situation.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Therapeutic approaches and online working
Maria brings psychodynamic thinking and mindfulness into her therapeutic work. Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past relationships and family life shape current patterns, helping people see recurring themes that influence their feelings and choices. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations, which can reduce reactivity and support clearer decision making.She often combines those with Jungian perspectives, which invite attention to personal meaning and symbols that matter to an individual’s life story. Together these approaches aim to help people understand why they repeat certain habits and to find new ways of relating to themselves and others. Finding the right mix is part of the work; the therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and decide together what to try first.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the current session options before booking. Many people choose online work because it can fit around work and family life, reduce travel time and make frequent check-ins easier to maintain. Online sessions can also allow a shorter phone check-in when video is not ideal, or flexible scheduling to suit a busy day. Registered or accredited professionals can help you weigh these practical benefits when planning the course of therapy.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, stress and addictions, plus relationship and family-related issues such as communication problems and parenthood strains.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her work is primarily psychodynamic, with influences from Jungian ideas, mindfulness practice and solution-focused thinking to help clients notice patterns and try practical changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has been working in the field for 11 years, offering ongoing therapy that explores long-standing patterns as well as present-day difficulties.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients currently; sessions are offered to people based in the United Kingdom.
How are fees organised?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered using a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.