Maria Polverino, BACP

Maria Polverino is a United Kingdom based therapist with six years of professional experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a recognised professional body for counselling and psychotherapy. She specialises in supporting people facing stress and anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, and the impact of trauma and abuse, bringing a strengths-based orientation to her work.

Maria believes that each person is the expert on their own life and that existing personal resources can be mobilised to address current challenges. She approaches therapy with an emphasis on helping clients identify and build on those strengths while taking practical steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. Seeking help is framed as a courageous first step, and Maria positions her role as one of support and empowerment throughout that process.

Her practice is focused on fostering clearer communication, rebuilding connection where relationships are strained, and helping individuals manage emotional distress in day-to-day life. Clients work with Maria to explore meaningful change at a pace that fits their needs, with an emphasis on collaboration and practical strategies that align with each person’s goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Maria integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them and focus on actions that reflect their values. ACT can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes.

She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, which explores how early caregiving relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. This approach can support work on relationship difficulties, attachment issues, and family dynamics.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Maria works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best suit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what is helping and adapt the work as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video calls or phone, and clients may choose live chat or text-based messaging when that fits their routine. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and travel, while allowing registered professionals and therapists to tailor sessions to each person’s circumstances.