Dina Villanueva , BACP

Dina Villanueva understands how modern life can feel relentless and how difficult it can be to bring up painful or sensitive topics. She offers a warm, non-judgemental presence and listens carefully to what is troubling each person, helping them move toward change and personal growth at a pace that feels right for them.

Dina works in a person-centred and relational way, placing the therapist-client relationship at the heart of the work and recognising each person as a whole. She also draws on solution-focused and psychodynamic ideas when helpful, linking present difficulties to past experiences and identifying practical steps forward. Her practice is adaptable and responsive to individual needs and circumstances, with flexibility offered on request.

She has five years of professional experience in mental health services, including three years of counselling adults and young people. Her listed credential is BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a major professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. Dina offers support for stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem concerns and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and communication problems.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care with Dina Villanueva

Dina commonly works in a person-centred relational way, which focuses on understanding each person as a whole and building a trusting therapeutic relationship that supports exploration and change. This approach is useful for people who want a compassionate, collaborative space to process emotions and life challenges. She also draws on solution-focused techniques, which concentrate on identifying strengths and practical steps to reach short-term goals and help with issues like stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dina works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so work remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Dina is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access therapy from different locations within the United Kingdom. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, manage time, and choose the communication format that feels most comfortable for each client.