Maria Prieto
Compassionate, practical support for stress and trauma
About Maria
Maria Prieto supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. She also helps people cope with life changes and work through issues such as communication problems, dissociation, domestic violence, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. Maria speaks English and Spanish and brings nine years of clinical experience to her work.
Maria creates a calm space where people can speak honestly about what is hard for them.
Background and approach
She aims to make conversations straightforward and free of judgement. Her approach is practical and empathic, focused on small steps that can make daily life feel more manageable. Sessions begin with the person’s immediate concerns and then move at a pace that feels right.
Maria listens closely and helps identify patterns that keep problems going. Together she and the person agree on simple strategies and goals to try between sessions. She has a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy accreditation, which is listed as BACP.
That registration is part of her background in the United Kingdom and reflects her professional standing there. Maria works with people who have been affected by sexual assault and abuse, and with those who have served in the armed forces or are affected by veteran issues. She offers support for rebuilding self-worth and for coping after distressing events.
People who choose Maria often want a grounded, compassionate counsellor who uses clear language. She encourages practical changes and supports people through grief, recovery from trauma and life transitions.
What Maria works with
Sessions & fees
Approaches that suit online therapy
Maria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and recovery. One common approach involves helping people process traumatic memories in a paced way so distress becomes easier to manage; this helps when past events continue to affect day-to-day life. Another approach focuses on managing anxiety and depression through structured coping strategies and behavioural steps that can reduce overwhelm and improve mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and tailor methods based on the person's needs, goals and personal preferences. That collaborative process helps pick techniques that feel right and are workable between sessions.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video makes it possible to have face-to-face conversations from different locations. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in suits the day. Live chat and messaging allow shorter, more frequent check-ins and let people write when it feels easier to express themselves. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and travel.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
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| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Also listed
- Experience
- 9 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English, Spanish
