Maria Polverino, BACP
Maria Polverino is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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About Maria
Maria Polverino is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. She meets individuals who are trying to make sense of trauma, addiction, grief or problems with intimacy and sleep. She also supports people dealing with parenting pressures, self‑esteem struggles and major life changes.
Maria works in a warm, person-centred way that puts the client’s experience first. She listens carefully and helps people notice what matters most to them.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding patterns that keep problems going. Her approach draws on a mix of methods, including cognitive behavioural techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking, acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values, and attachment-based perspectives to improve close relationships. Emotionally-focused work and client-centred talking are used to deepen emotional awareness and connection.
Maria has six years of professional experience and holds BACP registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She practises from the United Kingdom and offers support for a wide range of concerns such as codependency, communication difficulties, dissociation and coping after separation.
Sessions can explore practical coping tools, relational patterns and steps towards forgiveness or rebuilding trust after loss or harm. Maria aims to work alongside each person so they can find clearer direction and more manageable day-to-day routines.
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
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current closeness and trust. Working on these patterns can reduce repeating cycles in adult relationships and ease emotional reactivity during conflict.
Maria combines these methods with client-centred listening and cognitive behavioural tools to make changes that feel practical and real. Choosing the best approach is a shared process - the counsellor will talk through options with the client, try approaches that suit their goals, and adjust plans as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging, which gives flexibility for different schedules. Video calls are helpful when visual contact matters; phone sessions can fit a short break from work or need less bandwidth; chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins or when writing feels easier. This range of formats makes it simpler to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into a busy life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Maria help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. Other areas include trauma and abuse, addictions, grief and parenting challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Maria takes a person-centred style that prioritises the client’s experience. She combines listening with practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns including family problems, attachment issues and coping with life changes.
What credentials and location apply to this counsellor?
Maria holds BACP registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she is also available to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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