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- LGBT matters
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
About Maria
BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 19 years' experience, Maria "Ri" Punt helps people who are dealing with LGBT issues, relationships, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and major life changes. She also focuses on topics including BDSM and kink, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, domestic violence, and sexuality. Sessions are conducted in English.
Maria uses an integrative approach, drawing on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques selected to suit the person and the situation. In sessions she aims to help people talk through experiences, gain clarity, and notice patterns that affect everyday life. The work is practical and conversational rather than theoretical.
Her practice is person-centred in style: she listens without judgement and helps people identify what matters to them and what they want to change. Sessions often include reflecting on feelings, looking at relationships, and working through past events that continue to cause distress. Where relevant she attends to issues such as post-traumatic stress, prejudice and discrimination, and difficulties around sexuality and non-monogamous relationships.
Maria has nearly two decades of experience supporting people with complicated histories, including veterans, first responders, and those affected by HIV and domestic violence. She explains therapeutic options and helps people choose which approach to try first. Therapy is presented as a collaborative process with clear, practical steps.
To begin, the site asks people to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options. Fees vary with location and sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they fit with online work
Maria uses an integrative mix of evidence-based techniques chosen to match the issue at hand. One common approach focuses on processing past traumatic events by helping people make sense of memories and reduce their impact on daily life; this can assist with post-traumatic stress and abusive experiences. Another approach emphasises looking at relationship patterns and communication, helping people notice recurring dynamics and try different ways of relating that reduce conflict and improve connection. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review needs, goals and preferences together and suggest methods to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made as the work progresses. Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit counselling into busy schedules, for example allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. Others find that remote meetings reduce the need to arrange childcare or travel, while still allowing focused conversation with a registered professional. Online work can be scheduled to suit routines and responsibilities without promising a specific format.Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people facing LGBT concerns, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include kink and BDSM, chronic illness and disability, caregiver stress, and sexuality.
What is her therapeutic style?
She works in an integrative, person-centred way and draws on multiple evidence-based techniques. The style is conversational and practical, aimed at helping people gain clarity and make changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience working with people on a wide range of issues, including trauma, veteran and first responder concerns, and domestic violence.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used. The site asks people to check the online therapy options when arranging sessions.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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