- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Life purpose
About Maria
Maria Prieto is a counsellor accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has nine years of experience in the United Kingdom and works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and major life changes. Maria also offers help around communication problems, dissociation, domestic violence, guilt and shame, life purpose, veteran issues, self-love and sexual assault and abuse.
Maria keeps sessions direct and practical. She listens first and helps people name what feels most urgent. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small steps that can reduce overwhelm or build clarity about next moves.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in ways that fit each person. That can mean slowing down to process strong feelings after trauma or trying short exercises to manage anxiety during busy days. The aim is to develop skills that help with day-to-day coping and decision-making.
Maria speaks English and Spanish. She accepts international clients and works from the United Kingdom. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, so arrangements can change with life demands.
To start people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Maria helps people break big problems into manageable steps and keeps conversations focused on what matters most right now.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with the problems people bring. One common approach is trauma-focused work that helps people process difficult memories in a paced way and reduce the intensity of upsetting reactions. This can help after abuse, assault or other traumatic events. Another common strand is skills-based anxiety work that teaches short strategies to manage panic, worry and stress during the day, such as grounding and breath-based methods.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review goals, symptoms and preferences and agree on methods to try. That collaborative process means the plan can change if an approach does not fit or if priorities shift over time.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy lives because they remove travel time and can be scheduled around work, childcare or medical appointments. Others prefer a shorter phone check-in when they need a quick catch-up rather than a full video session. Maria can discuss which arrangements are most practical when you complete the short matching questionnaire and plan a first session.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Maria supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes.
How does she approach feeling stuck or unsure of direction?
She listens to what feels most urgent and works on practical steps to reduce overwhelm and increase clarity about next moves.
How much experience does she have working with these issues?
Maria has nine years of professional experience in the United Kingdom working with the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm practical session arrangements when booking.
How does the cost and payment work?
Costs vary with location and sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.