Maria Polverino, BACP
6 years in practice
Maria Polverino is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain.
License and registration
- BACP
- 401378 · expires September 2026
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
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About Maria
Maria Polverino is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. She also supports those dealing with trauma, addiction, grief, sleeping problems and self-esteem struggles. Maria speaks English and works with clients across the United Kingdom and internationally.
Her style is straightforward and person-focused. She treats people as the experts in their own lives and asks questions to understand what matters most. Sessions aim to build practical coping skills alongside clearer emotional understanding.
Background and approach
Maria draws on a few different approaches to suit each person. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps when emotions feel overwhelming or get in the way of connection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers tools to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports people to act in line with their values, even when feelings are difficult. With six years of experience, Maria has worked with issues such as attachment struggles, blended family challenges, parenting stress, and recovery after loss or abuse. She also addresses concerns like codependency, commitment worries, eating and food-related issues, and first responder stress.
Practical arrangements include video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Fees are managed through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and vary with location. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Maria lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Maria names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Emotion-Focused and Acceptance Approaches Work Online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions and patterns that keep people stuck. In sessions clients look at strong feelings, notice how they affect relationships and learn new ways to respond that build connection and relief. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting pushed around by them, so they can take actions that match their values. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early bonding patterns and how they shape current relationships, helping people to recognise triggers and try new ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit the client. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as sessions reveal what works best.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls make it possible to see non-verbal cues and have deeper conversations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier on days when being on camera is tiring. Live chat and text-based messaging allow short check-ins, real-time support between sessions and an option when typing feels more comfortable. These formats help people fit therapy into busy lives and different routines.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does she help with?
Maria helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems and self-esteem concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She adopts a person-focused, straightforward style that treats clients as experts in their own lives and works to build practical coping strategies alongside emotional understanding.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Maria has six years of professional experience working with a range of issues including attachment, blended family problems, parenting stress and first responder concerns.
What credentials and region does she work in?
She holds BACP credentials and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and Maria accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and payments handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability and are managed via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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