Marisa Pieri, NCPS

Marisa Pieri is a counsellor who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety and problems with addiction. She works with people who are struggling with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and motivation. Marisa writes plainly and offers steady support for someone taking the first step towards change.

Marisa has three years of professional experience and is credentialed as NCPS, which she uses alongside practical talking therapies. She believes clients know their own stories and brings a collaborative tone to sessions. That means she listens, asks straightforward questions and helps people spot useful strengths they already have.

In practice she helps people build confidence and cope with life changes. This includes work around abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, and issues linked to attachment and communication. She also supports people facing domestic violence, separation, drug and alcohol addiction, and related co-morbid difficulties.

When trauma is part of the picture, Marisa aims to create a steady pace that suits the person seeking help. She focuses on concrete steps clients can practise between meetings. Sessions often include ways to notice triggers, manage overwhelming feelings and improve everyday coping.

Her approach is straightforward and people-focused. A typical meeting will cover what matters now, short-term goals to try, and small practical exercises to build on between sessions. Marisa accepts international clients and runs work from the United Kingdom.

How practical therapeutic methods work online

Many of the techniques Marisa uses come from evidence-based therapeutic approaches. One common approach focuses on learning small coping skills to reduce anxiety and manage stress; it teaches simple exercises to notice thoughts and gently change unhelpful patterns. Another approach emphasises stabilising after trauma by teaching grounding and emotion regulation skills to reduce feeling overwhelmed and build steady routines.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, the problems they want to solve, and what feels manageable. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust as progress is made.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life. It can cut travel time and allow sessions to be scheduled around work or family commitments. If you are considering online work, confirm the session options before booking so you know how meetings will be arranged. The focus remains the same whether work is done in person or remotely - practical steps, usable exercises and a plan that moves at a pace the client can follow.