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Marita Lashko, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 13 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

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Marita Lashko is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 13 years of practice experience. She has worked in GP surgeries, a low-cost charity, independent practice and schools, and has helped adults from diverse cultural backgrounds. She brings a calm, respectful manner and focuses on building a trusting therapeutic relationship from the start.

Her work often centres on stress, anxiety and depression. She also supports people coping with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and low self-esteem.

Background and approach

Relationship strains, parenting pressures, anger and career changes are other common concerns she addresses. Marita describes her approach as integrative, with a person-centred foundation. She draws on solution-focused methods to set practical steps and on psychodynamic ideas to look at underlying patterns.

Trauma-focused techniques are used when past events continue to affect daily life. Sessions include gentle psychoeducation to explain how thoughts, feelings and the body interact. The therapist aims to make sessions a place to slow down, reflect and build practical coping skills.

Work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Her manner is compassionate and non-judgemental. Therapy aims to increase self-awareness, improve emotional regulation and help people map clear next steps.

Marita encourages anyone feeling stuck to explore whether talking together might help. To begin, people select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions based on the therapist’s schedule.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the relationship in the room. The counsellor offers empathy, acceptance and gentle reflection to help people clarify feelings and goals. It is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem and when someone needs a steady, supportive space.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical next steps. Sessions aim to identify small, achievable changes and build on what already works for the person. This approach fits well with career concerns, coping with life changes and short-term goals.

Psychodynamic ideas are used to notice patterns that repeat across relationships and situations. Talking about those patterns can uncover why certain reactions keep happening and create space to try different responses.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss options and tailor methods to the person’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can shift as therapy progresses.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face connection when that matters. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or to fit a short break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing between sessions or want frequent, brief check-ins. Registered or accredited professionals can use these formats to make therapy more accessible and adaptable to everyday life.

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. She also helps with grief, self-esteem, relationship and parenting concerns.

How would you describe the counselling style?

The style is compassionate and relational with a person-centred base. Sessions are collaborative and balance practical steps with deeper reflection.

What experience does the counsellor have?

She has 13 years of experience working in GP surgeries, a low-cost charity, independent practice and schools.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She holds BACP and works in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

In what formats are sessions available?

Sessions can be done via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I start working with this counsellor?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 13 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

Contacting Marita

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Marita Lashko, BACP

Background and approach

How therapeutic approaches work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety