Dina Villanueva, BACP

Dina Villanueva is a BACP counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. She speaks English and Danish and brings five years of experience in mental health settings to her practice. Dina aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what is worrying them and take steps toward feeling steadier.

Dina describes herself as warm, caring and non-judgemental. She listens closely to each person and moves at a pace that feels right for them. Sessions focus on what the client chooses to bring, with practical conversation and gentle reflection rather than pressure to rush change.

Her approach is person-centred and relational, which means the therapeutic relationship is central. Dina values seeing people as whole individuals and building trust before tackling difficult topics. She can also draw on solution-focused ideas to find small, achievable changes and psychodynamic ideas to consider how past experiences link to current feelings.

Dina has worked in a range of mental health services for five years. She reports three years of counselling work with adults and young people within that period. Her background informs a flexible style that adapts to individual circumstances and needs.

People contact her for support with attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, communication problems, guilt and isolation, and issues affecting women. She aims to be a steady companion as clients explore growth and clearer ways of coping.

Therapeutic approaches and how they help online

Dina uses person-centred and relational ways of working, which focus on building a trusting relationship. This approach helps people feel heard and respected while they talk through problems like anxiety, grief or low self-esteem.

She also draws on solution-focused ideas to identify small, achievable steps. That approach aims to create quick, practical changes that reduce day-to-day stress. Psychodynamic ideas may be used to notice how past experiences affect current feelings and patterns in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Dina will work with the client to identify goals, try different techniques and agree what feels most helpful. The first sessions often focus on understanding the problem and deciding which methods to use as therapy progresses.

The biography does not specify which online or in-person formats are offered, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit around work or caring responsibilities, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Dina aims to be flexible to help sessions fit into everyday life while matching therapeutic needs and preferences.