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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
About Dina
BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years' experience, Dina Villanueva helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem and life changes. She also focuses on abandonment and attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, guilt and isolation. Dina works in English and Danish and combines person-centred, relational practice with other evidence-informed ideas when useful.
Dina listens to what is worrying a person and keeps the pace set by the individual. Sessions focus on what the client chooses to bring. She aims to help people notice patterns, connect present feelings to past events, and find practical ways to cope day to day.
Her main way of working is person-centred and relational. That means the relationship in the room is central and the counsellor pays attention to how things are felt between client and counsellor. She may draw on solution-focused approaches to identify achievable steps, and psychodynamic ideas to link current difficulties with earlier life experiences.
People can expect straightforward conversation, gentle reflection, and help to develop coping skills. Dina has provided mental health support across services for five years, including three years focused on counselling adults and young people. She can adapt the pace and style of sessions according to a client's needs on request.
Dina aims to support clients as they work through practical problems and emotional concerns. To start a process she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the site's online options.
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How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Person-centred relational work places the connection between counsellor and client at the centre of sessions. Online this looks like conversational focus, careful listening, and checking in about how the interaction feels. It helps with emotional issues, attachment concerns and grief.Solution-focused techniques concentrate on small, practical steps and clear goals. In remote sessions these methods can be used to set short tasks between meetings and to track progress more easily. They are useful for tackling anxiety, stress and communication problems.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person's needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as the work develops.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to use telephone or video depending on whether they prefer a quicker audio conversation, a visual connection, or a longer face-to-face style conversation.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Danish
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, low self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as attachment, caregiver stress and chronic illness challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is mainly person-centred and relational, focusing on the relationship between counsellor and client. She may also use solution-focused or psychodynamic ideas when they help the work.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience in mental health services, with three of those years dedicated to counselling adults and young people.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Danish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.