Maria Polverino , BACP

Maria Polverino is a UK-licensed therapist with a BACP credential, bringing six years of professional experience to her clinical work. She focuses on supporting people dealing with stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, and experiences of trauma and abuse. Working from a respectful, strengths-based perspective, she helps clients identify the resources they already have and build practical steps toward meaningful change.

Maria believes that each person is the expert on their own story and that tapping into individual strengths is central to overcoming challenges. She recognizes that reaching out for help takes courage, and she aims to create a collaborative therapeutic space where clients feel supported and empowered to explore their goals. Her approach emphasizes partnership, practical tools, and the gradual development of new ways of coping and relating.

Clients who work with Maria can expect a calm, empathetic clinician who listens closely and tailors support to each person’s needs. She is committed to guiding people through transitions, helping them navigate difficult emotions, and supporting recovery from distress so they can move toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take committed steps toward a values-driven life. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and making changes that matter to the client. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating that developed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections; it can be helpful for relationship difficulties, family conflict, and issues tied to trust and intimacy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skills, making it a common choice for depression, anxiety, and sleep or coping challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Maria works collaboratively with clients to determine what methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they can combine techniques and adjust direction as the work unfolds so that therapy stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to choose convenient formats for different moments in their lives, support continuity when schedules or locations change, and make it easier to maintain regular contact with licensed professionals and therapists for steady progress.