Dina Villanueva, BACP

Dina Villanueva helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, grief and low self-esteem. She supports those coping with life changes and the ongoing pressures that come with them. Dina writes plainly and listens carefully, aiming to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is unsure about counselling.

She approaches therapy in a warm, non-judgemental way. Sessions focus on what the person brings and move at a pace they control. Dina places strong importance on the relationship in therapy and treats each client as a whole person.

Her background includes five years working in mental health services. During that time she spent three years doing counselling work. Dina uses that experience to help people understand patterns and find practical ways to cope with daily pressures.

Although her main way of working is person-centred, she sometimes draws on other ideas. Solution-focused techniques help identify steps that can change day-to-day life. Psychodynamic ideas can help link current feelings to earlier experiences.

People who talk with Dina can expect a supportive partner in their change process. She adapts sessions to individual needs and welcomes requests for flexibility. Her goal is to help people move toward growth and a greater sense of fulfilment.

Approaches that guide online work

Dina primarily uses a person-centred approach, which means sessions focus on the person's experience and pace. This approach helps people feel heard and understood while they decide what changes to make.

She also uses solution-focused techniques to identify small, practical steps that can improve day-to-day life. These techniques are useful for tackling specific problems and building momentum toward change.

Psychodynamic ideas may be drawn on to help connect current feelings with earlier life events. This can give context to recurring patterns and support longer-term insight.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Dina collaborates with each person to decide what feels most useful based on their needs, goals and preferences. That conversation happens together and can shift as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers flexible options. Video calls let people use visual cues and a longer therapeutic rhythm. Phone sessions suit those who prefer not to be on camera or need a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for quick check-ins and written reflection when it fits a busy day. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties and other commitments.