Maria Prieto, BACP

Maria Prieto is a BACP-accredited mental health therapist based in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience. She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, loss and depression, and she also helps those navigating significant life changes. Her work focuses on creating an open and nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about their thoughts and feelings freely and begin to explore pathways to more fulfilling and resilient ways of living.

Maria recognizes that reaching out for support takes courage, and she accompanies clients through that first step and beyond. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address emotional distress and practical coping, working collaboratively with each person to identify goals and develop strategies that fit their life. Maria provides steady encouragement and professional guidance while honoring each client s pace and personal experience.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Maria works with a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person s needs. Cognitive and behavioral strategies help identify unhelpful thought patterns and build practical skills for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress. These approaches focus on small, achievable steps that can reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

Trauma-informed work offers a sensitive, paced way of understanding and addressing the effects of trauma and abuse. This approach prioritizes safety, empowerment and gradual processing so clients can reclaim a sense of control and stability. Grief-focused support helps people process loss and find ways to adjust while honoring their experience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Maria collaborates with clients to explore which techniques fit their goals, preferences and circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. She treats therapy as a shared process in which the therapist and client make decisions together.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend sessions around work, family and other commitments and to continue care from different locations. Registered professionals can provide effective support through these formats, allowing therapy to fit more naturally into everyday life.