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Maria Barletta, BACP

Compassionate UK therapist for relationships and anxiety
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Relationship support
  • English and Spanish

About Maria Barletta

Maria Barletta is a United Kingdom-based therapist who brings an integrative, client-focused approach to work with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and depression. With four years of professional experience, she combines elements from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, existential thinking, psychodynamic exploration, and solution-focused techniques to tailor support to each person's needs.

She commonly supports people facing relationship challenges - including communication problems, infidelity, commitment worries, jealousy, and recovery from painful break-ups - as well as those experiencing panic attacks, social anxiety, work-related stress, feelings of emptiness or isolation, and struggles with guilt and shame. Additional areas of focus include attachment issues, codependency, boundary difficulties, family problems, and questions about life purpose and career change.

Maria is registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which indicates recognition by a national professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the UK. She offers therapy in both English and Spanish, and approaches each case by first understanding the client’s goals and circumstances before agreeing on a collaborative plan. Her practice emphasizes identifying what drives unhelpful patterns and developing practical, life-enhancing ways to address them, while providing steady support and encouragement throughout the therapeutic process.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Maria Barletta have?

Maria Barletta has four years of professional experience as a therapist.

Is Maria Barletta a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential. BACP stands for the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, a national professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Maria Barletta provide therapy?

Maria provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Maria Barletta located?

Maria is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Maria Barletta as my therapist?

Clients can work with Maria through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Maria Barletta work with international clients?

Maria Barletta does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Maria Barletta cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Integrative Approaches and Online Therapy with Maria Barletta



Maria uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, non-judgmental environment where clients lead the pace of their work and identify their own goals. This approach helps people who struggle with self-esteem, relationship issues, and feelings of isolation by emphasizing empathy and personal agency.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours that fuel anxiety, panic attacks, and low mood. CBT offers practical strategies for managing symptoms and improving day-to-day functioning.

Psychodynamic therapy allows exploration of deeper patterns, such as attachment issues, codependency, and recurring relationship difficulties, by examining how past experiences shape present reactions and choices. These approaches can be combined flexibly so that therapy addresses both immediate concerns and longer-term patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Maria works collaboratively with clients and registered professionals to determine which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration guides session focus and pacing.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which increase flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility constraints. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care across different circumstances while providing access to regular, structured therapeutic support.

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