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Dina Villanueva, BACP

Warm, person-centred counsellor for anxiety and stress

5 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English, Danish · online sessions

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About Dina

Dina Villanueva is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and low self-esteem. She also helps with coping through life changes and everyday pressures. Her manner is warm and caring, and she aims to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings.

Dina listens without judgement and works at a pace chosen by each person. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual, with practical steps to manage symptoms and build resilience.

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Background and approach

She emphasises the therapeutic relationship as the core of her work. Her approach is person-centred and relational, so clients are treated as whole people rather than a list of problems. She sometimes brings in solution-focused ideas to set clear goals and use small, achievable changes.

She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to link current patterns to past experiences when that helps make sense of feelings. Dina has five years' experience working in mental health settings. Three of those years have been spent counselling adults and young people.

She holds BACP registration, which she uses as part of her professional practice. She offers flexible ways of meeting, adapting to practical needs such as shorter check-ins or different session formats. Dina aims to be a steady presence while clients work through change and build new coping skills.

Approaches and online support for anxiety and life stress

Dina commonly works in a person-centred way, which means sessions focus on the person's concerns and priorities. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while they decide what to work on and at what pace.

She also uses solution-focused techniques to set clear, short-term goals and identify small practical steps forward. This can be useful for reducing anxiety, managing day-to-day stress and improving communication. When helpful, she draws on psychodynamic ideas to explore how past experiences influence current feelings and relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Dina will work collaboratively to identify which methods suit the client's needs, goals and preferences. She aims to build a working plan together and adjust it as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face meetings when that helps connection, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, ongoing reflection, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep continuity between sessions.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does this counsellor help with?
Dina supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also works with issues like abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, guilt, loneliness and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She follows a person-centred and relational style, placing the therapeutic relationship at the centre of the work. She may also use solution-focused steps and psychodynamic ideas when they suit the client's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Dina has five years of experience in mental health services, with three years specifically spent counselling adults and young people.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Danish.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit practical needs and preferences.
How are sessions charged and paid for?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with this counsellor?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Languages
English, Danish

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