- End-of-life and grief
- Anxiety and trauma
- English and Italian
About Vania
Vania Piludu is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with two decades of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. She also supports those facing questions about identity, relationships, parenting and major life changes.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions aim to give people space to talk and to be heard without judgment. The first meetings are often about understanding what matters to the person and what they hope to change.
Vania uses a mix of methods depending on each person’s needs, including cognitive behavioural techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, and attachment-informed work. That means she might help you notice unhelpful thinking patterns, clarify what you value, and explore how past relationships shape current reactions.
She also draws on emotion-focused and dialectical strategies to help with intense feelings, anger, and relationship difficulties. Practical skills and small experiments are commonly used between sessions to test new ways of coping.
Vania is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, HCPC, and communicates in English and Italian. The pathway to beginning work is simple: complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions through the Start Therapy process provided on the site.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions aim to give people space to talk and to be heard without judgment. The first meetings are often about understanding what matters to the person and what they hope to change.
Vania uses a mix of methods depending on each person’s needs, including cognitive behavioural techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, and attachment-informed work. That means she might help you notice unhelpful thinking patterns, clarify what you value, and explore how past relationships shape current reactions.
She also draws on emotion-focused and dialectical strategies to help with intense feelings, anger, and relationship difficulties. Practical skills and small experiments are commonly used between sessions to test new ways of coping.
Vania is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, HCPC, and communicates in English and Italian. The pathway to beginning work is simple: complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions through the Start Therapy process provided on the site.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
21+ years
Credentials
HCPC · United Kingdom
Languages
English, Italian
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to sit with difficult thoughts. It is useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and reactions, and it can help with grief, intimacy and relationship difficulties.Finding the right approach is a shared process. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences at the start and adjust methods as needs change. This means sessions can focus on practical skills one week and on exploring emotions or past relationships the next.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make fitting appointments into a busy life easier and reduce travel time. It can also offer options like shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that suits someone better. Registered and accredited professionals can tailor the pace and mix of exercises so work fits into everyday routines rather than being an extra burden.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Vania help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma, as well as relationship, identity and parenting worries.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental. She combines practical skills with reflective conversation to help people try different ways of coping.
How long has she been practising?
Vania has 21 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and practical issues.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is registered with the HCPC, the Health and Care Professions Council, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian to accommodate a broader range of clients.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and can work with people outside the UK.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Vania?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.