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Maria Polverino, BACP

Compassionate support for relationship and life challenges
  • Relationship support
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma-informed care

About Maria Polverino

Maria Polverino is a United Kingdom based therapist with six years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflict and trauma. She approaches each person with the view that they are the expert in their own story, and she works to highlight existing strengths while offering practical support to navigate life’s challenges. Maria creates a collaborative environment where clients can explore difficult emotions, clarify goals and build the skills needed for lasting change.

Her practice focuses on empowering clients to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life, whether that involves repairing relationships, processing past hurts or managing day-to-day worry and low mood. Maria is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which reflects her commitment to recognized professional standards in the UK. She combines a warm, client-centered stance with evidence-informed techniques to tailor work to each person’s needs, pacing the process in line with individual readiness and goals. Maria aims to support and encourage clients through each stage of their therapeutic journey.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Maria Polverino have?

Maria Polverino has 6 years of professional experience.

Is Maria Polverino a registered therapist?

Yes. Maria Polverino holds credentials with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Maria Polverino provide therapy?

Maria provides therapy in English.

Where is Maria Polverino located?

Maria is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Maria Polverino as my therapist?

You can work with Maria Polverino through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Maria Polverino work with international clients?

Yes, Maria Polverino works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Maria Polverino cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Maria

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take valued action even when life feels challenging. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and chronic stress by shifting focus toward values-driven living. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape present patterns in intimacy, trust and emotional response, offering a pathway to understand and change relational difficulties and family dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy places the client’s perspective at the heart of the work, with the therapist providing empathic listening and support so the client can find their own solutions and build self-trust.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Maria works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and adjusts the work over time as priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Maria is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access support from different locations. These options provide flexibility in how and when people engage in therapy, enabling consistent progress even when life requires mobility or varied availability.

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