Maria "Ri" Punt, BACP

Maria "Ri" Punt offers help for people dealing with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, family concerns and major life changes. She welcomes conversations about sexuality, including kink and polyamory, as well as stresses linked to caregiving, chronic illness, first responder work and military-related matters. Sessions aim to help people feel heard and clearer about next steps.

Ri works in an integrative way, drawing on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to match each person’s needs. She keeps the space warm and relaxed so people can speak openly. The emphasis is on building trust and a sense of safety so worries can be explored without judgement.

Over 19 years of practice, Ri has supported people coping with guilt, shame, domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, and prejudice. She also helps those facing life purpose questions and the stresses of civilian and Service transitions. Her approach focuses on reconnecting people with inner strengths and practical resources.

Maria holds BACP accreditation, which is noted as a professional credential. She works from the United Kingdom and carries out sessions in English. International clients are not currently accepted, so sessions are offered to people within the UK.

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How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Ri describes an integrative practice that draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to match what each person needs. One common approach used this way focuses on building safety and trust first so people can talk about past hurts and traumatic events without feeling overwhelmed. This helps with post-traumatic stress, domestic violence and other trauma-related concerns.

Another commonly used method centres on practical problem solving and skills development to cope with life changes, chronic illness, or caregiver strain. That approach breaks larger problems into smaller steps and works on everyday coping strategies people can try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and is decided collaboratively. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful, try options, and adjust the plan according to the person’s goals and preferences.

The biography does not state which online session formats are offered, so confirm specific options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people continue therapy during relocations related to Service or civilian life, while preserving the same therapeutic focus they would get in person.