Dina Villanueva, BACP

Dina Villanueva is a counsellor who helps people tackle stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem and life changes. She also supports those dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, carer stress, chronic illness or pain, communication difficulties, guilt and isolation. Dina writes in a warm, straightforward way to help people feel understood when they first reach out.

Dina works in a person-centred and relational way, so the connection between counsellor and client shapes the work. Sessions move at the client’s pace and focus on what matters to them. She may also draw on solution-focused ideas to set practical steps, and psychodynamic ideas to link current feelings with past experiences.

Her approach is intended to be flexible. Dina listens without judgement and helps people notice patterns, try small changes and build coping strategies. She aims to support growth and clearer thinking about choices and relationships.

Dina has five years of professional experience in mental health services, with three years specifically providing counselling to adults and young people. She holds BACP accreditation, which reflects her professional affiliation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Sessions are offered in English and Danish. Dina works from the United Kingdom and does not take international clients at this time. Prospective clients are encouraged to use the Start Therapy button to begin the matching process and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Approaches that guide online counselling and support

Person-centred work places the relationship at the heart of therapy and helps people feel seen and heard. This approach focuses on listening, empathy and letting the client lead the pace and topics of sessions, which can help when sorting through difficult emotions or big life decisions.

Solution-focused ideas concentrate on small, practical steps and goals. This way of working helps people identify what they want to change and try manageable actions between sessions to test what works for them.

Psychodynamic-informed thinking looks at how past experiences can link to current patterns and feelings. It can help people understand recurring reactions and make different choices in relationships and daily life.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made or new issues arise.

If you are considering remote sessions, check the available formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, avoid travel time and keep momentum between meetings. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and let people choose a quieter time of day for their session.