“Maria has been extremely helpful so far, she is a great listener, she remembers a lot of details that I share and offers each time a new perspective on things, making me feel real progress, making me ask myself things and helping me see connections where I didn't see them before, allowing to see things that happen more clearly and make more sense. I really appreciate the help and the time we're spending together!”
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Why we recommend Maria Carolina
Offering therapy in English and Portuguese, Maria is a deeply reflective psychotherapist helping adults navigate life transitions, existential anxiety, and complex identity questions.
11 Years Experience
Psychodynamic Therapist · BSc (Hons) in Psychology
Warm, Reflective & Trauma-Informed Integrative Psychodynamic & Logotherapy Practitioner Existential & Life Transitions Specialist
Specialises in
Cultural Awareness, Trauma, Health Related
Vibe
Focused and deeply attentive, Maria is an active participant in your therapy. Rather than sitting back in silence, she gently prompts you if you ever feel stuck, ensuring sessions always feel supportive, productive, and moving forward.
Approach
Rooted in psychodynamic therapy, Maria explores the deeper, unconscious origins of your behaviours. She weaves in logotherapy and narrative psychology to help you reframe your life story and find profound meaning, offering practical tools alongside deep self-discovery.
What Clients Say
Clients value Maria’s engaged style and her quickness to step in with a gentle prompt if silences ever feel unhelpful. Above all, they appreciate how she helps them reconnect with their core values, keeping their personal goals at the heart of the work.
Client reflections
“Maria is an amazing therapist. She listens so intently to whatever you are feeling . She makes you feel heard and guides you to find your own answers. She would make you think about some important things from a different perspective. Ultimately you start feeling you can take care of things in life, you're not alone anymore. Thanks Maria for being there for me!”
“I did around 8 weeks with Maria and I cannot recommend her enough. Maria is extremely professional, she remembers every single detail I tell her, she really LISTENS and understand every point I want to make or discuss and she is very efficient when it comes to having only 1 hour for a session. She helped me a lot and provided a lot more clearance in my life. She is an exceptional therapist and very good at her job. Thank you Maria for your help and understanding!”
“Maria is a wonderful therapist that takes time and care to listen thoroughly. She offers lots of advice on how to handle situations with work, relationships, family and more. She also taught me how to recognize and deal with different emotions that I may encounter. She has provided me with great tools that I'll continue to use even after our sessions have finished. She is easy to talk to and very understanding. I would and already have recommended her to friends and family. Thank you Maria”
I can help you with...
ADHDAnxietyDepressionDivorceEmotional abuseFamilyLow self esteemPanic attacksRelationship difficultiesStressTraumaWork related issuesBi-PolarDisabilityIdentity explorationLife transitionsAngerMen’s issuesBereavementPTSDAutismEating disordersLack of confidenceSexual identityAbuseMenopauseOCDMiscarriageBurnoutChronic painSmokingPersonality disordersAttachment disorderLGBTQIA+Parenting problemsSchizophreniaIntimacy issuesDown syndromeInfertilityPersonal growthEarly parenthoodPregnancyPMDDPMSInner childIntercultural relationshipsTic behavioursPet lossFather absenceWeight managementPremaritalLoss via murderNeglectBody imageSchool issuesChild loss
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
About Maria Carolina
If you have found your way here, it is likely because something within you is ready for change. Whether you are seeking therapy for the first time or returning to it, you may be looking for clarity, healing, or a space where your story can finally be heard and understood. Over the years, I have supported children, families and adults across private practice and NGO settings, working with diverse cultural backgrounds. My own experience of living abroad for the past ten years has also deepened my understanding of resilience and the complexities of major life transitions.
In my view, nothing in life is random, and even the most difficult experiences can carry the potential for growth and deeper understanding. My practice bridges psychodynamic insight with the principles of Logotherapy, allowing us to explore the unconscious roots of your struggles whilst also identifying the values that give your life direction. By re authoring your personal narrative, we can integrate the lessons of your past into a more meaningful and coherent journey towards authenticity, purpose and emotional freedom.
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Key Focus Areas
I provide individual therapy for adults experiencing existential anxiety, life transitions, complex trauma, shame, anxiety, relational difficulties, low self worth and challenges connected to identity and meaning. My work focuses on helping clients understand emotional and relational patterns, deepen self awareness and build a more compassionate and authentic relationship with themselves.
My approach combines psychodynamic exploration with Logotherapy and Narrative Psychology, helping clients uncover unconscious patterns whilst also exploring the values and beliefs that shape their lives. Together, we work to understand painful experiences, reframe personal narratives and create space for intentional growth, meaning and emotional transformation.
Therapeutic approach
My style is warm, attentive and collaborative. I work in a reflective and compassionate way whilst also being honest and appropriately direct when it feels helpful for the therapeutic process. Building a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship is central to my work, and I aim to create consistency, emotional presence and stability within every session, particularly in an online setting where attunement and continuity remain especially important.
My therapeutic work is guided by Psychoanalysis, Logotherapy and Narrative Psychology. I help clients look inward to uncover unconscious emotional patterns and forward to discover a stronger sense of purpose and meaning. By integrating narrative approaches, I support clients in reframing and integrating life experiences, moving from feeling overwhelmed by the past towards becoming the conscious author of their own story and future.
Modalities
Jungian AnalysisPsychoanalytic TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyPsychotherapySystemic TherapyChristian counselling
Session Types
Individual
Our sessions are a space for you to understand yourself more deeply, explore emotional patterns and work towards a life that feels more meaningful and fulfilling for you. I offer a confidential and non judgemental environment where you can speak openly and move at a pace that feels safe and comfortable. At times, therapy may touch on difficult or sensitive areas, and we will approach these experiences together with care, gentleness and attention to your readiness. My role is to support you in making sense of your experiences whilst helping you feel emotionally contained, understood and supported throughout the therapeutic process.
Session fees
| Session type | Format | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Online | £80 |
Ready to Begin?
I believe that even the most challenging experiences carry hidden meaning and the potential to shape who we become. Through insight, reflection and reframing your personal narrative, therapy can create space for genuine transformation, helping you reconnect with forgotten parts of yourself and move towards a life that feels more aligned with your deepest values and authentic self. My goal is to support you in finding those answers and reclaiming your sense of self with compassion, curiosity and understanding. If you feel ready to explore your story and begin this journey of self discovery, I would be honoured to walk alongside you and warmly welcome you to reach out for an initial session.