Maria Polverino, BACP
Maria Polverino is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family difficulties and trauma and abuse.
About Maria
Maria Polverino is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family difficulties and trauma and abuse. She works with people feeling low, overwhelmed, or stuck and helps them take practical steps toward feeling better. Maria sees each person as the expert on their own life and searches for strengths to build on.
Her style is warm and straightforward. Sessions are led by the client’s goals and paced to suit how they prefer to work.
Background and approach
Maria listens without judgement and helps people name patterns that keep causing pain. Together they set small, achievable steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Maria draws on a range of clinical approaches to tailor work to each person.
She commonly uses trauma-focused methods to address past harm, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and move forward, and attachment-based ideas to repair connection difficulties. Practical tools from cognitive behavioural work are offered when helpful. She holds BACP registration, which is listed as BACP, and brings six years of professional experience to her practice.
Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with people outside the UK when that suits the client and time zones. People can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Maria uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| 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.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
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
Ways of working Maria names
- 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
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online work and what to expect
Trauma-focused work helps people address the effects of past harm by creating stability, naming painful memories in manageable steps and learning coping strategies for flashbacks or strong emotions. It is used for people who notice lasting impacts from earlier events and want to reduce their day-to-day distress.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, supports people to clarify what matters to them and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It’s useful for anxiety, low mood and when someone wants to live in line with their values. Attachment-based ideas look at patterns in close relationships and aim to build safer, more reliable ways of relating to others when trust or connection has been damaged.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maria will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and choose techniques together. That shared process helps tailor sessions so they feel relevant and workable for the client.
Online therapy offers a range of ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation across distances. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging make brief check-ins or ongoing support possible between longer sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and daily life.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Maria help with?
Maria supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, addictions and grief. She also works with issues such as parenting, sleeping problems, intimacy, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm, direct and client-led. She treats each person as the expert on their life and focuses on small, practical steps that fit the individual’s goals.
What is her background and experience?
Maria has six years of professional experience working in the UK. Her work has included supporting people through trauma, relationship difficulties and a range of mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients when timing and time zones allow.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions are organised through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with Maria?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, clients can schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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