Maria Rocha, BACP

Integrative counsellor for deep emotional healing

Trauma and abuse support
Stress and anxiety
Relationship and family

About Maria Rocha

Maria Rocha is a qualified counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the national professional body that sets standards for counselling in the UK. She brings a broad, spiritually informed perspective to her work, believing that personal growth often involves reconnecting with a deeper sense of purpose and awareness. Maria blends therapeutic and holistic methods to help people explore the roots of their distress, heal emotional wounds, and strengthen their sense of identity.

Working with a wide range of techniques drawn from psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, gestalt, integrative and person-centered traditions, Maria also draws on transpersonal approaches, hypnoanalytic methods and solution-focused strategies. This integrative approach enables her to tailor sessions to each person's needs - looking at physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual dimensions of experience so that change can take place at multiple levels.

Maria supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting and career challenges, addictions and other life transitions. She aims to help clients understand what is happening in their lives, trace issues back to their origins when helpful, and build practical skills and inner resources for moving forward with greater awareness and resilience.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficulties

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Hypnotherapy Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Maria Rocha have?

Maria Rocha has 12 years of experience.

Is Maria Rocha a registered therapist?

Yes. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the UK professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists.

In which languages does Maria Rocha provide therapy?

Maria Rocha provides therapy in English and Portuguese.

Where is Maria Rocha located?

Maria Rocha is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Maria Rocha as my therapist?

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

Does Maria Rocha work with international clients?

Yes, Maria Rocha works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Maria Rocha 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.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and encourages taking values-based action to build a more meaningful life. It can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and navigating life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns in connection, trust and emotional regulation. It supports people working through relationship difficulties, abandonment issues and problems with intimacy by exploring relational needs and developing safer, more secure ways of relating.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist offers empathy and support while clients lead the pace and content of their work. This approach is useful for building self-esteem, processing grief, and finding clarity during transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Maria works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. Registered professionals will adapt techniques as therapy develops so the work fits each person rather than forcing a predetermined model.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging makes it easier to access regular support from wherever clients are located. These options offer flexibility for scheduling around work, family and other commitments, and allow therapists to maintain continuity of care even when life circumstances change.

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