- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
About Maria
Maria Rocha is a counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 12 years' experience. She works in the United Kingdom and supports adults with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, life changes, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, anger and career issues. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and she accepts international clients.
Maria draws on a range of therapeutic ideas to help people clarify what is happening in their lives now. She looks for where difficulties began and helps people connect current problems to past patterns. In sessions she listens and reflects, then suggests ways to try differently day to day.
Her work includes approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Existential Therapy. She also brings experience with hypnotherapy methods mentioned in her original biography. These tools are used to address thoughts, feelings and behaviours alongside questions of meaning and identity.
People often come to her when they feel stuck after transitions like leaving home, changing jobs or ending a relationship. She supports practical steps as well as helping people make sense of emotional reactions and relational patterns. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what the person wants to change.
Practical matters such as fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them. It focuses on values and small actions that move someone towards the kind of life they want. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current ways of relating and can help with trust and connection issues.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time so the work stays relevant and realistic.
Confirm session formats before booking as the original biography did not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work and travel because you do not need to travel to an appointment. They also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or sessions without video when that helps someone focus. Registered or accredited professionals can explain practical scheduling and technical details when you book so you know what to expect.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationships, family matters, grief, parenting, anger and career concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends talking therapies and practical techniques. Sessions focus on understanding current patterns and trying new ways of responding.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I speak with her if I don’t speak English?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Does she work with clients outside the UK?
She accepts international clients. Confirm session times and arrangements before booking to match time zones.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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