- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred approach
- Somatic techniques
About Pippa
Pippa Vlietstra is a counsellor and an accredited member of the NCPS with three years of experience. She offers support for stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and other challenges common in early adulthood such as career strain and coping with life changes.
Pippa uses an integrative approach that combines attachment-focused work and client-centred listening. She pays attention to how relationships and early experiences shape patterns now. Sessions often include conversation about current problems and how these link back to attachment and relationship patterns.
Her practice also draws on somatic and trauma-focused ideas to help with nervous system regulation. That can mean practical techniques to notice physical reactions and steps to reduce overwhelm. Clients who mention trauma, abuse or grief are offered space to talk through what feels most pressing and to try grounding strategies that suit them.
Pippa supports people dealing with intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, addictions and ADHD-related concerns. She also works with challenges such as abandonment, body image, codependency and blended-family tensions. Conversations aim to clarify what a person wants to change and what small steps feel doable.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to the individual. Pippa invites people to reflect on relationship patterns, present-day stresses and practical coping. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching and booking process to arrange an initial meeting.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Pippa uses attachment-based and somatic approaches alongside client-centred listening. Attachment-based work looks at recurring relationship patterns and how past bonds influence current feelings. It helps when relationship worries, commitment issues or family of origin concerns keep repeating. Somatic approaches focus on how stress and trauma show up in the body, offering simple practices to notice breathing, reduce tension and manage overwhelm.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try different ways of working to see what fits. That could mean talking through relationship histories, practising grounding techniques together, or focusing on present-day coping and problem solving. The process is collaborative and adjusted to what feels useful.
The practical benefits of online arrangements include easier scheduling and fitting sessions around study or work. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the exact options before booking. Online meetings can still include body-based exercises with simple mindful practices, shorter check-ins when needed, and conversations that fit into busy days without requiring travel.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting and grief among other young adult issues.
How would sessions feel day to day?
Her style is client-centred and conversational, often linking current problems to attachment and relationship patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Pippa has three years of experience as a counsellor and holds accreditation with the NCPS.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is an accredited member of the NCPS.
Can I work with her in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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