- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Practical coping
About Vania
Vania Piludu is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and the effects of trauma. She also supports those dealing with grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strains, and challenges tied to long-term illness or caregiving. Vania works in English and Italian and brings 21 years of professional experience to her practice.
She aims to make the first step easier by offering a calm, non-judgemental space to talk about what matters most. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on practical ways to cope day to day. Vania encourages small, manageable actions that match each person's life and priorities.
Vania draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based methods to guide sessions. These approaches inform how she frames difficulties and tries out different ways of responding to them together with clients.
In her work she pays attention to how past relationships shape present patterns, and how behaviour, thoughts and feelings interact. She also supports people facing identity-related issues, eating or sleeping difficulties, and those navigating major life changes.
Her practice includes work with chronic pain, long-term illness and carer stress, as well as concerns such as anger, control issues and compassion fatigue. The focus is on helping each person find clearer choices and more purposeful ways to move forward.
She aims to make the first step easier by offering a calm, non-judgemental space to talk about what matters most. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on practical ways to cope day to day. Vania encourages small, manageable actions that match each person's life and priorities.
Vania draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based methods to guide sessions. These approaches inform how she frames difficulties and tries out different ways of responding to them together with clients.
In her work she pays attention to how past relationships shape present patterns, and how behaviour, thoughts and feelings interact. She also supports people facing identity-related issues, eating or sleeping difficulties, and those navigating major life changes.
Her practice includes work with chronic pain, long-term illness and carer stress, as well as concerns such as anger, control issues and compassion fatigue. The focus is on helping each person find clearer choices and more purposeful ways to move forward.
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
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small, committed actions to build a more meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. These methods are often used for anxiety, depression and coping with long-term health issues.Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk through what you hope to change and try approaches that match your goals and preferences. Over a few sessions the counsellor and client review what works and adapt the plan together.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm which session types are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow check-ins from different locations. It can also let people use shorter sessions or phone-only check-ins when that suits their schedule or needs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy matters, parenting strain, and challenges linked to chronic illness and caregiving.
What is the counselling style like?
The style is calm and non-judgemental, focusing on practical steps and open conversation. Sessions aim to identify small changes that fit into everyday life.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
The counsellor has 21 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and region are recorded for this counsellor?
Registration is shown as HCPC and the location is the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.