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Maria Barletta, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Maria is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

Speaks English and Spanish
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

More about Maria

  • 4 years' experience
  • Female
  • BACP

Hello,

Welcome to my profile!

I am a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom.

I am credentialed in the UK with 5 years of professional work experience as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist.

I am also an experienced Life Coach for Personal Transformation and Clinical Hypnotherapist with ten years of experience in the field of mental health.

I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), and a full member of the British Association of Clinical Hypnotherapy (BSCH).

I specialise in working with people who experience problems like the ones below:

Relationship problems

Difficulty in creating or maintaining romantic relationships

Difficulties with partners

Problems of communication in the relationship

Recovering from painful break-ups

Unhealthy patterns in romantic relationships

Anxiety (General Anxiety Disorder)

Social Anxiety

Panic Attacks

Low mood

Mild and moderate depression

Low self-esteem

Problems with boundaries and people pleasing behaviours

Problems at work

Difficult work relationships

Bullying at work

Work-related stress and anxiety

Feeling stuck in your career

Career Change

Life changes

Not coping well with life changes

About Me:

My approach combines principles from Person-centred, Psychodynamic and CBT. When appropriate, I use guided meditations, visualisations and psycho-imaginative techniques to help my clients explore what concerns them and to find creative solutions.

How I Can Help You:

My personal approach to psychological help is underpinned by the Integrative approach to counselling and psychotherapy.

I believe it is important to understand your goals and needs before coming up with a plan to work on the problem that caused to look for help in the first place.

In our first session we will discuss how we can work together to help you. Each client is different and what works for one may not work for another.

Clients come to therapy when they are suffering and have not been able to overcome their challenges by themselves. Therefore, my aim is to help you to identify what is causing you pain, to name the challenge and to work with it in a compassionate, life-enhancing way. I strongly believe that to make real and sustainable changes, it is important to become aware of what drives and motivates us to behave in ways that are not beneficial to our mental health and wellbeing.

As your therapist, my aim is to give you the support and encouragement you need to face your challenges and to overcome them.

I am bilingual (English-Spanish).

(For Spanish, see my profile in Spanish).

I am looking forward to hearing from you! Please do get in touch!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Attachment issues Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Emptiness Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Multicultural concerns Panic disorder and panic attacks Prejudice and discrimination Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

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

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 385584 · Expires September 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Maria Barletta offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Maria Barletta works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Maria Barletta speak?

Maria Barletta speaks English and Spanish.

How many years of experience does Maria Barletta have?

Maria Barletta has 4 years of experience.

Where is Maria Barletta licensed to practice?

Maria Barletta is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Maria Barletta accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Maria Barletta accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Maria Barletta offer?

Maria Barletta offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Maria Barletta?

Maria Barletta can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Maria Barletta?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.