- Years in practice
- 13
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Marita
Marita Lashko is a counsellor with 13 years of experience working with adults across NHS surgery settings, a low-cost charity, independent practice and in schools. She works in London with multicultural communities and draws on her own European heritage to understand cultural influences on people’s lives. Marita is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP.
Her work covers common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression and grief.
Background and approach
She also helps people dealing with trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, anger, career strain, relationship difficulties, family matters and the pressures of parenting. Sessions focus on what matters most to each person. Marita uses an integrative style built on a relational, person-centred base.
She blends client-centred ways of listening with solution-focused ideas and psychodynamic perspectives. Trauma-focused methods and mindfulness are also part of her toolkit, and she uses psychoeducation to explain how the mind and body interact. In sessions she aims to be compassionate and non-judgemental.
People can expect time to reflect, to make sense of patterns, and to set practical goals. The work is collaborative and paced to the individual’s needs. Marita helps clients identify next steps and build skills for regulation and clearer thinking.
She emphasises realistic goal-setting so the changes discussed can be carried forward after therapy ends.
What Marita works with
Everything Marita lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Marita helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
Approaches Marita lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How her approaches shape online therapy
Client-centred counselling focuses on being heard and understood. The therapist listens without judgement, helps people name what matters and supports them to set their own goals. This approach is useful for stress, low mood and parenting concerns where exploring priorities matters.Solution-focused work looks at what is already working and builds on small steps. It is practical and goal-oriented, so sessions often include setting clear, achievable actions between meetings to make day-to-day life feel more manageable.
Psychodynamic ideas help people notice repeated patterns and the emotions behind them. That kind of reflection can bring clarity about why certain situations cause strong reactions and support longer-term change.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and decide together which approach, or mix of approaches, fits best. That collaboration helps plans stay realistic and relevant.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can suit shorter check-ins or busy schedules. These options make it easier to fit therapy into family life, work breaks or other commitments while keeping the focus on steady progress.
Questions people ask about Marita
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma, along with self-esteem, anger and relationship or family issues, including parenting challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative and relational, with person-centred listening, practical solution-focused work and psychodynamic reflection to understand patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working in NHS surgery settings, a charity, independent practice and schools.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom, working in London with multicultural communities.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not currently taking international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability.
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