- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- ACT CBT DBT
About Vania
Vania Piludu is a HCPC-registered therapist in the United Kingdom with 21 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, and issues related to LGBT identity. Vania also supports those facing career changes, sleep or eating struggles, parenting strains, and the emotional effects of chronic illness or caregiving.
She uses practical talking therapy approaches to help people sort out what matters to them and find ways to cope day to day. Sessions often involve looking at thoughts and behaviours, practising skills to manage distress, and paying attention to attachment patterns that affect relationships. Vania draws on methods such as acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioural techniques, emotion-focused work, and strategies from dialectical behaviour approaches.
In the room she aims for clear, direct conversation about problems and options. She helps clients notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of responding. Work may include setting small goals, learning breathing and grounding skills, or mapping out relationship dynamics that keep someone stuck.
Vania can offer support around specific diagnoses and complex presentations, including bipolar disorder, autism and avoidant or dependent personality patterns. She also addresses grief, abandonment issues, blended family challenges, and the stress that comes from caring for others.
Sessions are provided in English and Italian and she accepts international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment through the online booking pathway.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress and situations where someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thinking and behaviour patterns that feed depression, anxiety or sleep and eating problems. It usually involves practical exercises and skill practice between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through aims, preferences and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. That discussion helps choose whether ACT, CBT, attachment-focused or emotion-focused ideas will be most helpful at different stages.
Confirm the session formats available before booking as the biography does not list specific online formats. Online work can make therapy fit into everyday life by removing travel time, letting someone join during a break, or allowing a quieter check-in when schedules are tight. It also makes it simpler to continue work with a single therapist if someone moves or is living abroad. Registered or accredited professionals will discuss which format suits the person’s needs and practical constraints.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and many related concerns listed in her profile.
How would she approach therapy with me?
Her style is direct and practical, using talking therapy to notice patterns, try skills, and set small goals. Methods include acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioural techniques, attachment-based work and emotion-focused strategies.
How long has she worked as a therapist?
She has 21 years of professional experience working with people on a wide range of emotional and relational issues.
Where is she based and how is she registered?
She practices in the United Kingdom and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Can I see her if I don’t speak English?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
Does she work with people outside the UK?
She accepts international clients; check any regional requirements that might apply before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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