Maria Polverino , BACP

Maria Polverino is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems. She supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, addictions and intimacy-related difficulties. She also assists with parenting strain, sleep problems, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Maria works with a range of family-related concerns such as blended family issues, adoption and foster care matters, and attachment difficulties.

Maria believes people know their own story and have strengths to build on. She encourages small, practical steps and honest conversations. Sessions aim to feel straightforward and focused on what matters to each person.

Her practice draws on several approaches. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to values-based action. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps break cycles of anxious or depressive thinking with clear, short-term strategies. Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused ideas guide work on patterns in close relationships and how to repair them.

Maria has six years of experience and holds BACP registration. She works with people across the United Kingdom and accepts international clients who prefer remote sessions. Sessions are offered in English.

Practical sessions can take the form of video calls, phone appointments, live chat or text-based messaging. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How Maria’s approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) asks people to notice painful thoughts and feelings and then choose small actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression and coping during big life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour through concrete exercises and short-term goals, useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and attachment-informed work look at patterns in close relationships and help people understand and change how they respond to others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maria will discuss options and try methods that suit an individual’s goals and preferences. The process is collaborative so the person and therapist decide together what feels most helpful as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited, live chat can support quick check-ins, and messaging works well for shorter updates or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and travel while keeping the focus on meaningful progress.