Vania Piludu, HCPC - Therapist in United Kingdom

Anxiety and phobias
Trauma and abuse
CBT and ACT methods

About Vania

Vania Piludu is an HCPC registered therapist practising in the United Kingdom with 21 years of experience. She supports people with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and concerns linked to LGBT identity. Vania also works with people facing grief, parenting strain, career shifts, sleeping or eating difficulties, and compassion fatigue.

She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what the person wants to change. Vania uses clear techniques to manage intense feelings and reduce avoidance in social and stressful situations.

Her approach blends several well-established methods. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps to notice and try different thoughts and behaviours. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports making values-based choices even when anxiety is present. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at patterns in close relationships.

Vania aims to build steady coping skills for day-to-day life. That can include short exercises to practise between sessions, breathing and grounding tools for high anxiety, and steps to face feared social situations at a manageable pace. She also addresses complex histories such as trauma and abandonment with care and patience.

Sessions are offered in English and Italian. International clients can be considered. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and formats to make sure they fit practical needs.

Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing hard thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed, and taking small, values-led steps forward. This can help with persistent anxiety and avoidance in social situations.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses clear exercises to test unhelpful beliefs. It is often used for anxiety, phobias and problems with low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and decide together which methods fit the person's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can change as therapy progresses.

Practical online benefits often include easier fitting of sessions around work, travel, or family commitments. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by phone or audio when attention or bandwidth is limited, while others choose video when they want face-to-face contact. Session formats are not listed in the biography, so readers should confirm current options before booking to ensure the arrangement suits day-to-day life and practical needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-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 problems Control 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 / loneliness Jealousy Life purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issues Workplace 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

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English, Italian

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Vania supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns such as grief and parenting strain.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

She keeps sessions practical and conversational, focusing on clear techniques and step-by-step coping skills to manage strong emotions and reduce avoidance.

What experience does she have?

She has 21 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life difficulties.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the HCPC and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Italian.

Can international clients work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients but readers should confirm practical session options when they proceed.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to start?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.