- Family and parenting
- Trauma and depression
- English and Italian
About Donatella
Donatella Maschio is a psychotherapist and counsellor with more than 27 years of experience. She holds an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Surrey and works in private practice and organisational settings. She is an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises as a family practitioner.
Her work often focuses on relationship and family challenges, parenting stresses, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also helps people dealing with attachment concerns, blended family issues, communication problems and workplace difficulties. Sessions aim to be practical and straightforward, with attention to everyday life pressures.
Maschio draws on systemic family practice principles learned at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust to look at how relationships, roles and patterns shape difficulties. She uses this perspective when supporting people through family problems and parenting questions, helping them notice interaction patterns and try different ways of relating.
Her background includes teaching and managing counselling courses and working across public and private organisations. She currently advises staff on the emotional health of children in residential settings, which informs her understanding of organisational and child-centred concerns.
Donatella works with multicultural issues and young adult concerns and supports people exploring life purpose. She offers sessions in English and Italian and is available to international clients. Confirm session options when you book to match practical needs and timings.
Practical therapeutic approaches for relationship and family issues
Donatella draws on systemic family practice to look at patterns of interaction and roles within relationships. This approach helps people identify repeating behaviours and try small changes to improve communication and reduce conflict.She also uses general evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on coping with trauma and depression by working through difficult memories and building steady routines. These methods aim to reduce overwhelm and support clearer day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and will adapt work as therapy progresses. Together the client and counsellor decide which methods feel most helpful and adjust them over time.
Confirm current session options when booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around family life and work commitments, and it can reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when days are busy, or quieter sessions that do not require being on camera for the whole time. Registered or accredited professionals can offer online support that aims to match therapeutic needs with everyday practicalities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
27+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Donatella help with?
She supports people facing relationship and family challenges, parenting stresses, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, blended family matters and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach draws on systemic family practice and practical psychotherapy methods to look at how interactions and roles affect everyday problems. Sessions are straightforward and aim to help people try different ways of relating.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has over 27 years of experience working in private practice and organisational settings, and she has taught and managed counselling courses in the past.
What credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Surrey and is an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian to accommodate bilingual clients and international enquiries.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients; confirm session details when booking to match time zones and practical arrangements.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.