Maria Polverino, BACP
Collaborative support for relationships and anxiety
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Family and trauma
About Maria Polverino
Maria Polverino is a United Kingdom-based therapist with six years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, and a wide range of other life challenges. She works from the view that each person is the expert of their own story and that identifying personal strengths is a vital part of overcoming obstacles and moving toward a more satisfying life. Maria emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, offering a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore patterns, process painful experiences, and build practical skills to cope with change.
Her practice draws on established therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, tailored to the needs of individuals, couples, and families. Maria is a member of BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her professional affiliation in the UK. She encourages people to take the brave step of seeking support and aims to help them move toward clearer choices, healthier relationships, and greater emotional balance.
Maria offers support for a broad range of concerns such as parenting and blended family issues, adoption and foster care matters, codependency, intimacy and commitment concerns, dissociation, and first responder stress, always centering the client’s goals in the work.
Her practice draws on established therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, tailored to the needs of individuals, couples, and families. Maria is a member of BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her professional affiliation in the UK. She encourages people to take the brave step of seeking support and aims to help them move toward clearer choices, healthier relationships, and greater emotional balance.
Maria offers support for a broad range of concerns such as parenting and blended family issues, adoption and foster care matters, codependency, intimacy and commitment concerns, dissociation, and first responder stress, always centering the client’s goals in the work.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
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 six years of professional experience.
Is Maria Polverino a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Maria Polverino provide therapy?
Therapy is provided 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 through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Maria Polverino work with international clients?
Yes, Maria 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 canceled 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 for online care and connection
Maria integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy along with elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to tailor support to each client. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or emotions are present - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns that formed in early life and how they influence current connections, which can be especially relevant for relationship, parenting, adoption, and foster care concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, supporting work on depression, sleep, addictions, and coping skills.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Maria works together with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting methods over time so the work feels relevant and effective for each person or family. Licensed professionals and therapists use this collaborative stance to ensure treatment fits the individual.
Online therapy with Maria is delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from wherever clients are located and to maintain momentum between sessions when life is busy.