Marita Lashko, BACP

Marita Lashko is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom. She brings 13 years of experience supporting adults with anxiety, depression and trauma. She practises in London and has worked in a range of settings including GP surgeries, a low-cost charity, independent practice and schools.

Her approach is relational and person-centred at its heart. She combines Client-Centred Therapy with psychodynamic ideas, solution-focused strategies and trauma-focused work. Mindfulness and psychoeducation are used to help people understand how thoughts, feelings and the body interact.

Sessions are aimed at helping people reflect, gain clearer self-awareness and learn ways to manage distress. She focuses on practical steps and on identifying personal goals during and after therapy. Conversations are paced to suit each person and to build understanding over time.

Marita has experience working with multicultural communities and notes how cultural background can shape people’s experiences. Her style is described as compassionate and respectful, with an emphasis on making space to explore difficult feelings.

She has helped people with stress, grief and loss, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, parenting pressures, anger and career-related strain. The work also covers coping with life changes and self-harm related difficulties when they arise.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a strong therapeutic relationship. It helps people feel heard and understood, and is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past experiences influence present feelings and patterns. It can help when people want to understand recurring emotional reactions or relational difficulties.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small changes. It is helpful for people who want short-term support to tackle specific problems or reach clearer goals.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your concerns, goals and preferences and suggest which methods might suit you. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as you learn more about what helps.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the available session formats before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit more easily into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Discussing format and timing helps make therapy practical and easier to keep up with alongside everyday commitments.