Maria Delasaux, BACP

Maria Delasaux works from a client-centred stance and combines practical therapy methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and family-related concerns. She is a BACP member based in the United Kingdom and brings three years of experience specifically in private practice settings. Maria keeps sessions focused and straightforward so people can talk about what matters most to them.

She uses a mix of client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic thinking to untangle patterns that cause repeated upset. Somatic and solution-focused ideas are also used when people want short-term coping strategies or to notice how the body holds stress. Sessions are adapted to each person rather than forced into one method.

Maria helps people who are dealing with trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career stress and family problems. She also supports concerns such as attachment issues, codependency, communication problems and the stress caregivers face. First responder and veteran-related issues are included among her focus areas.

Clients can work with her by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location and therapist availability. Maria welcomes English-speaking clients in the UK and international enquiries.

She believes people hold strengths that help them change. In sessions she listens without judgement, helps identify manageable steps, and practises techniques to reduce overwhelming feelings. The aim is clearer thinking, steadier emotions and better day-to-day coping.

How different approaches work online

Maria blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural techniques to help people spot thinking patterns and try new responses. Client-centred therapy means the counsellor listens carefully and follows what matters most to the person, which helps people feel heard and make practical choices. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) teaches straightforward tools for managing worry and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, useful for anxiety, stress and low mood.

She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at past patterns that keep repeating in current life. That approach can help when someone wants to understand why certain reactions keep returning rather than just reducing immediate symptoms. Together the therapist and client decide which mix of approaches fits best, tailoring sessions to goals and preferences in a collaborative way.

Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller interaction feels important. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, want brief support between sessions, or need a way to communicate without being on camera. Registered or accredited professionals use these formats to make therapy accessible and practical for everyday life.