Maria Polverino, BACP

Maria Polverino is a UK-licensed therapist with six years of professional experience and membership in the BACP. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional organization that sets standards for counselling and psychotherapy practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, and the effects of trauma and abuse.

Maria approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert on their own life and brings strengths that can be drawn on during change. She emphasizes collaboration and practical steps, helping clients identify values, build coping skills, and improve communication within relationships. Seeking therapy is framed as a courageous step toward a more fulfilling life, and she aims to support and empower clients as they navigate that journey.

Her style blends empathy with goal-focused work, creating space for emotional exploration while also addressing immediate concerns. Maria offers guidance to people coping with transitions, grief, low mood, or patterns that undermine wellbeing, helping them find clearer direction and greater resilience over time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Maria draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify what matters to them and take practical steps toward a meaningful life. ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with personal values, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns in intimacy and trust. This approach helps people understand relationship dynamics and develop healthier connection styles, which can be valuable for couples work, family issues, and attachment concerns.

Maria integrates Client-Centered Therapy techniques to create a listening, nonjudgmental space where clients can express themselves and be heard. That approach supports self-exploration and builds self-esteem, often alongside more structured methods like ACT or attachment work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Maria works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods as the work unfolds to remain responsive and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people meet with licensed professionals - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access consistent support around work, family life, or geographic constraints, while allowing therapy to fit into a client's routine.