Giovanni (Arnie) Rodia, BACP

Giovanni (Arnie) Rodia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people work through stress, anxiety, addiction and related concerns. He brings three years of professional experience and a steady, straightforward style to sessions. Arnie aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful. He writes in plain language and focuses on what people want to change. Arnie believes each person knows their own story and strengths. He helps people notice those strengths and use them to tackle problems like depression, trauma, or substance use. Sessions are a place to talk through feelings, worries and difficult memories without judgement. Practical concerns such as social anxiety, sexuality, shame or guilt are common topics in his work. He also addresses attachment wounds, feelings of abandonment and avoidant personality patterns. Where addiction is present he supports people to understand patterns and develop safer options. Arnie aims to build a calm, comfortable space so people feel heard and understood. He encourages small, achievable steps and clear goals. Together he and the client look for ways to make day-to-day life steadier. He offers therapy in English and works with an approach that balances listening with practical tools. The focus is on what helps the person move forward in their life.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Evidence-based techniques focus on clear, practical methods that can be used in online sessions. For example, cognitive techniques help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses; this is useful for anxiety, low mood and social fears. Behavioural strategies break problems into small, workable steps such as graded exposure for social anxiety or routines to reduce substance use. Therapeutic work also often centres on emotion and attachment issues. That means talking through past hurts, learning to name feelings and practising new ways of relating to oneself. These approaches suit people dealing with abandonment, attachment wounds, shame or trauma and can be adapted to remote formats. Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss options with the person and together they will pick methods that match the person's goals, pace and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change over time as progress is made. Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and deeper conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, quick coping tips or clients who find typing easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, study and family life.