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Maria Rocha, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 12 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English, Portuguese
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

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

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Maria Rocha is a counsellor with 12 years of practice based in the United Kingdom. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and speaks English and Portuguese. Her work is accessible to people outside the UK as well.

Maria takes a person-centred stance and focuses on practical, conversational therapy. She listens for what matters most and helps people name the issues causing strain.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to make difficult feelings easier to understand and manage. Her background includes a range of approaches, and she blends methods to fit each person’s needs. That might mean paying attention to how early relationships shape present behaviour or using cognitive techniques to change unhelpful thinking.

She also draws on existential ideas to help people find meaning after loss or major life change. People come to her for stress, anxiety, depression and trauma, and for problems with self-esteem, relationships and addiction. She also supports those facing grief, parenting strain, career shifts and separation.

Maria pays attention to both everyday pressures and deeper patterns that keep repeating. In sessions she focuses on clear steps and real conversation rather than technical language. The aim is to trace what is happening now back to its roots and build practical strategies for coping.

She works with the whole person - emotional, mental and, when relevant, spiritual - to strengthen identity and personal agency.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress and life changes where people want clearer direction. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they affect present connections and emotional responses, helping with attachment issues, relationship and communication problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Maria will discuss different methods and decide with each person which mix best suits their goals and preferences. That collaborative decision can change over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls make it possible to see and hear body language when that matters, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for brief check-ins or ongoing written reflection between sessions. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from different locations and to choose what feels most comfortable for the moment.

What issues does Maria help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and addictions, plus relationship, family and parenting concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is conversational and person-centred, combining practical coping techniques with exploration of deeper life patterns.

What is her professional background?

Maria has worked in counselling for 12 years and blends several approaches to match each person she meets.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practises from the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 12 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English, Portuguese

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Maria Rocha, BACP

Background and approach

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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