Maria Prieto, BACP
Maria Prieto is a counsellor accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
About Maria
Maria Prieto is a counsellor accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has nine years of clinical experience helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and major life changes. She offers support in both English and Spanish and works with international clients.
Maria aims to make sessions feel calm and approachable. She creates space for people to talk through difficult thoughts and feelings without judgement.
Background and approach
The focus is on listening first, then working together to find practical ways to cope. In sessions Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are matched to each person’s needs. Conversations often include reviewing daily habits, coping strategies and simple exercises to try between meetings.
She keeps language plain and steps paced so people can follow along. Maria also helps with related issues such as communication problems, dissociation, domestic violence, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. She has experience supporting veterans and people affected by sexual assault and abuse.
People who choose to work with Maria normally begin by describing what feels most urgent. From there she and the client decide on short-term goals and practical steps. Her approach is steady and goal-focused while remaining flexible to respond to changing needs.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 251829 | June 2026 |
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.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work with a therapist. Maria will discuss different methods and invite the person to try options that match their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where techniques are adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Online therapy with Maria is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video is useful for full conversations and visual cues, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can offer a shorter check-in, and messaging lets people reflect between sessions. These choices make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep continuity of care when travel or scheduling is difficult.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Maria help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes, plus related issues like guilt and shame.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are calm and conversational with a focus on listening first. Maria aims to make space for honest discussion and practical steps afterwards.
How much experience does she have?
She brings nine years of professional work in counselling settings, working with a range of emotional and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is accredited with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the person.
How does payment and cost work?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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