- Compassionate listening
- Practical coping skills
- Works in English and Italian
About Vania
Vania Piludu is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with a long career supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, low self-esteem and sleep difficulties. She works in English and Italian and brings 21 years of experience to the work. Vania aims to make the first step feel manageable and offers steady support while people find their way forward.
Her approach is conversational and practical. Sessions focus on identifying what feels most urgent, then trying manageable ways to change unhelpful patterns. She listens without judgment and helps people name difficult thoughts and feelings so they feel easier to handle.
Vania uses methods drawn from cognitive behavioural ideas and acceptance and commitment principles to build skills for coping day to day. She also uses attachment-focused ideas to look at early relationship patterns that still affect present life. Dialectical and client-centred ways of working give space to balance practical tools with empathic listening.
She is registered with the HCPC, which is the credential shown on her profile. That registration is part of her professional standing in the UK.
People often come to Vania for help with grief, relationship strains, parenting stress, chronic health worries, and career pressure. She also supports those facing identity and intimacy-related concerns, as well as compassion fatigue for carers.
To begin, people use the site's Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then done according to the therapist's availability.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Vania commonly uses cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy as core ways to help people change patterns that keep them stuck. CBT focuses on spotting and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and offers step-by-step strategies for problems like anxiety, sleep issues and low mood. Acceptance and commitment therapy helps people accept difficult emotions while choosing actions that match their values, which can be useful for long-term coping and life changes.She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationship experiences influence current struggles. That approach helps when relationship patterns, intimacy concerns or ongoing mistrust get in the way of feeling safe or close with others. Choosing which approach to use is part of the work together; the therapist will talk through options and adapt methods to fit a person's goals and preferences.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy days and reducing travel time, which can make regular work on sleep or mood easier to sustain. Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know how appointments are held. Registered or accredited professionals offer online work to make it easier to engage with therapy from different locations, and the focus remains on finding manageable steps that fit everyday life.
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Experience
21+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Vania supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, depression and sleeping difficulties, among other concerns such as grief and career strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical, combining empathic listening with tools to change unhelpful patterns and improve day-to-day coping.
What is her professional background?
She brings 21 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and long-term counselling roles.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the HCPC and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients according to the profile information supplied.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.