Maria Polverino, BACP
Maria Polverino helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief and trauma.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- +13 more
About Maria
Maria Polverino helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief and trauma. She works with concerns around addiction, intimacy, sleep problems and self-esteem. Maria also supports people dealing with family issues, parenting strain, adoption and foster care questions, and life transitions.
She is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom and speaks English. Maria believes people know their own story and brings a respectful, collaborative style to sessions.
Background and approach
She listens first, then offers practical tools people can try between meetings. Conversations focus on what matters to the person and on small steps that fit everyday life. Her approach draws on several methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy.
That mix helps with mood, relationships and coping after upsetting events. Sessions aim to build clearer communication, steadier moods and better routines. Maria has six years of experience working with the concerns listed above.
She has particular interest in blended family dynamics, attachment issues, codependency and recovery from domestic violence or abuse. Her work also covers eating and food-related problems, dissociation and first responder stresses. Practical arrangements include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging.
Fees vary by location and the service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 401378 | September 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Maria works with
Everything Maria lists, 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 lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps people understand repeated relationship problems and build more supported ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maria will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to use. The therapist adapts strategies over time based on what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different situations. Video calls suit deeper conversations and visual cues, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, ongoing notes or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options offer flexibility so people can keep therapy going around work, family or travel commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Maria help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship or family problems, plus issues like addiction, grief and sleep difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Maria takes a respectful, collaborative style that starts with listening and then offers practical steps to try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of experience working in the UK and holds BACP registration as shown in her credentials.
Where is she based and what is her credential?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Maria accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
People can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging according to their needs.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use 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 when a time is offered.
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