Maria Cascarino, BACP
Maria Cascarino is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy counsellor who aims to make starting therapy easier.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self Esteem
- +3 more
About Maria
Maria Cascarino is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy counsellor who aims to make starting therapy easier. She knows reaching out can feel daunting and offers steady, practical support as people begin to talk about what matters to them. Sessions are calm and non-judgemental.
Maria works with thoughts and behaviours that get in the way of daily life. She helps people break patterns that feed anxiety, low mood, anger and self-doubt, and supports practical steps to feel more in control.
Background and approach
Maria uses clear, structured methods to identify unhelpful thinking and try different ways of coping. She helps people practise new skills between sessions so changes can carry over into everyday routines. Typical focuses include stress, panic attacks, body image, social anxiety and workplace pressures.
She draws on three years of experience and holds BACP accreditation. Maria tailors every session to the person in front of her and adapts the pace to what each person needs. People who prefer straightforward tools and a collaborative style often find this approach helpful.
To begin, Maria invites people to describe what they want to change and what matters most to them. From there she and the client plan small, achievable steps. The work is practical, stepwise and grounded in day-to-day life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 396978 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Maria works with
Everything Maria lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Career difficulties
- Body image
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Maria lists
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Online support
She explains techniques clearly and helps people practise them between sessions. That makes therapy feel more like learning useful skills than only talking about feelings. Together the therapist and client choose which techniques to try based on the person’s goals and day-to-day needs.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maria collaborates with each person to decide what fits their situation and preferences, adjusting methods over time if something does not feel helpful. This collaborative planning aims to keep the pace manageable and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions are good when bandwidth is limited, and text options suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer typing. These formats make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and other commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Maria commonly help with?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, anger, low self esteem and depression, plus issues such as panic attacks, body image and workplace difficulties.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new coping strategies together.
How much experience does she have?
Maria has three years of experience working with common mental health difficulties including anxiety and depression.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people located in the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does payment and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
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