- Relationship challenges
- Family dynamics
- Attachment concerns
About Donatella
Donatella Maschio is a counsellor and psychotherapist with 27 years of practice in the United Kingdom. She holds an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Surrey and is a BACP member. Donatella works with relationship, family, trauma and abuse, parenting and depression concerns and also focuses on attachment, blended family dynamics and young adult issues.
She trained as a Systemic Family Practitioner at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust and has applied systemic ideas in both private practice and organisational settings. That background means she often looks at how people relate across households and workplaces, and how patterns between people affect everyday problems.
Donatella has experience teaching and managing counselling courses, and has worked therapeutically within public and private sector organisations. She advises staff about the emotional health of children in residential settings, which gives her practical insight into family and workplace pressures.
In sessions she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support people dealing with communication problems, life purpose questions and multicultural concerns. She also helps with workplace issues and the challenges of stepping into adulthood, such as leaving home, study, early careers and relationship changes.
Sessions are held in English and Italian. International clients are accepted. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking and to follow the site process for arranging an initial appointment.
How evidence-based approaches work for online counselling
Donatella uses systemic family practice ideas and other evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Systemic family practice looks at patterns between people and how those patterns keep problems going. It can help when relationship dynamics, blended family arrangements or communication issues are causing stress.She also draws on general evidence-based approaches that focus on identifying thoughts and behaviours that keep difficulties in place, and on practical ways to try small changes. These methods suit issues such as depression, workplace stress and questions about life direction. Each approach is explained in plain terms and linked to the problems the person brings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which methods fit the client's needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process includes reviewing progress and adjusting the focus if needed.
Confirm the formats offered before booking as the biography does not list session types. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around study, shifts and early career hours, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Registered or accredited professionals can help clients choose what will work best for their situation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
27+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with relationship, family, trauma and abuse, parenting and depression concerns, plus related areas such as attachment and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and systemic family practice to look at how relationships affect problems. The approach tends to consider patterns between people as well as individual feelings.
How long has she practised?
She has 27 years of clinical experience in private practice and in organisational roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy, is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in English or Italian?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
Does she see clients outside the UK?
International clients are accepted; confirm any practical details when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Check the site for specific pricing information for your region.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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