Dr. Vania Piludu

Clinical and Counselling Psychologist

I am an experienced Clinical and Counselling Psychologist and Psychotherapist, with over 25 years of professional experience in Italy and the United Kingdom, supporting adults, adolescents and children through emotional, psychological and life challenges.

I believe that everyone deserves to feel heard, understood and respected. My aim is to provide a warm, compassionate and confidential space where you can explore your difficulties without fear of judgement, develop a deeper understanding of yourself and discover new ways of moving forward.

My therapeutic approach is integrative and individually tailored, drawing on different evidence-based psychological models, including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – to help identify and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour.
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) – to support the processing of traumatic experiences and distressing memories.
• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy – to explore deeper emotional patterns, past experiences and relationship difficulties.
• Mindfulness-Based Approaches – to cultivate greater self-awareness, emotional regulation and a more compassionate relationship with yourself.

I have extensive experience supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, panic attacks, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief, emotional distress and significant life transitions.

I also work with children and adolescents, adapting therapeutic interventions to their developmental and emotional needs and involving families when appropriate.

Having worked across public and private healthcare settings in both Italy and the UK, I bring a broad clinical perspective and a culturally sensitive approach to my practice.

I see therapy as a collaborative journey. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution, I work alongside you to understand your unique experiences, strengths and needs, helping you develop meaningful and lasting changes.

My goal is not simply to help you manage symptoms, but to support you in building greater emotional resilience, self-confidence and a more fulfilling relationship with yourself and others.

Taking the first step towards therapy can feel challenging, but you do not have to face your difficulties alone.

I offer psychological therapy in English and Italian, both online and face-to-face, depending on availability.