Italian Counselling in Manchester
Nel corso della vita può capitare di avvertire un senso di sopraffazione senza riuscire a capirne il motivo. E questo può farci sentire disconnessi con gli altri e con noi stessi. Spesso il problema non è chiaro ai nostri occhi e parlarne con qualcuno, all’interno di uno spazio sicuro, può aiutare a capire ciò che sta accadendo. Affrontare certe problematiche all’interno di una relazione terapeutica dà la possibilità di progredire in quello che è il proprio percorso di crescita personale e scoperta di sé stessi. Ciò che metto a disposizione è uno spazio sicuro ed intimo in cui sentirti ascoltato e validato.
Nel corso della vita può capitare di avvertire un senso di sopraffazione senza riuscire a capirne il motivo. E questo può farci sentire disconnessi con gli altri e con noi stessi. Spesso il problema non è chiaro ai nostri occhi e parlarne con qualcuno, all’interno di uno spazio sicuro, può aiutare a capire ciò che sta accadendo. Affrontare certe problematiche all’interno di una relazione terapeutica dà la possibilità di progredire in quello che è il proprio percorso di crescita personale e scoperta di sé stessi. Ciò che metto a disposizione è uno spazio sicuro ed intimo in cui sentirti ascoltato e validato.
Ho ricevuto la mia formazione specialistica presso l'Instituto Tavistock Relationships di fama internazionale, 1948. Ho imparato ad ascoltare imparzialmente alle coppie che affrontano problemi intimi. Aiutando quindi a elaborare nuove e migliori soluzioni, portando naturalmente a un futuro più appagante.
Ho ricevuto la mia formazione specialistica presso l'Instituto Tavistock Relationships di fama internazionale, 1948. Ho imparato ad ascoltare imparzialmente alle coppie che affrontano problemi intimi. Aiutando quindi a elaborare nuove e migliori soluzioni, portando naturalmente a un futuro più appagante.
Benvenuto/a. Sono Virginia, una counsellor psicoterapeutica, con una profonda passione nel supportare chi ha vissuto abusi in relazioni significative, sia genitoriali che romantiche. Lavoro con persone pronte a ricostruire la propria autostima e fiducia in sé, affinché possano creare legami piú sicuri e appaganti. Se sei disposto/a rimboccarti le maniche e impegnarti in un lavoro profondo, mi piacerebbe lavorare con te. Insieme, esploreremo le cause profonde del tuo disagio e troveremo una via per creare nuove scelte. Sappi che stare meglio è possibile e non si é mai "troppo difettosi" per poter costruire una vita più appagante.
Benvenuto/a. Sono Virginia, una counsellor psicoterapeutica, con una profonda passione nel supportare chi ha vissuto abusi in relazioni significative, sia genitoriali che romantiche. Lavoro con persone pronte a ricostruire la propria autostima e fiducia in sé, affinché possano creare legami piú sicuri e appaganti. Se sei disposto/a rimboccarti le maniche e impegnarti in un lavoro profondo, mi piacerebbe lavorare con te. Insieme, esploreremo le cause profonde del tuo disagio e troveremo una via per creare nuove scelte. Sappi che stare meglio è possibile e non si é mai "troppo difettosi" per poter costruire una vita più appagante.
Hello. There might be several reasons why you are looking to start therapy:
Maybe you feel stuck and don’t know how to overcome a difficult situation.
Or why the same things seem to be happening to you.
You might be wondering 'what is wrong with me?'.
Maybe you feel very sad and like you’re carrying heavy baggage.
Stress might be a bit too much and you wish you could stop the race inside you.
Maybe you just want to feel better.
Maybe you are not sure, but you feel that all is not ok.
And maybe all the above at the same time.
Hello. There might be several reasons why you are looking to start therapy:
Maybe you feel stuck and don’t know how to overcome a difficult situation.
Or why the same things seem to be happening to you.
You might be wondering 'what is wrong with me?'.
Maybe you feel very sad and like you’re carrying heavy baggage.
Stress might be a bit too much and you wish you could stop the race inside you.
Maybe you just want to feel better.
Maybe you are not sure, but you feel that all is not ok.
And maybe all the above at the same time.
There are several goals that you may want to achieve through therapy. For sex therapy, these include support with compulsive sexual behaviours, porn addiction, sexual desire differences, but also support focused on issues like pain during sex, problems with erections or ejaculation. Relationship therapy can really help restore intimacy between partners, and improve communication, which can in turn help with resolving conflict, overcoming challenging times that may arise from life altering events (e.g. significant changes in your household, separations, embarking on the journey to parenthood).
There are several goals that you may want to achieve through therapy. For sex therapy, these include support with compulsive sexual behaviours, porn addiction, sexual desire differences, but also support focused on issues like pain during sex, problems with erections or ejaculation. Relationship therapy can really help restore intimacy between partners, and improve communication, which can in turn help with resolving conflict, overcoming challenging times that may arise from life altering events (e.g. significant changes in your household, separations, embarking on the journey to parenthood).
My clinical experience encompasses many years working in a mental health setting and private practice dealing with a broad range of symptoms including, but not limited to, chronic trauma, loss or abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, marital difficulties, child-parent conflicts, self-harm, bi-polar disorder, addiction and border-line states – to name just some of the presenting issues.
My clinical experience encompasses many years working in a mental health setting and private practice dealing with a broad range of symptoms including, but not limited to, chronic trauma, loss or abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, marital difficulties, child-parent conflicts, self-harm, bi-polar disorder, addiction and border-line states – to name just some of the presenting issues.
I have 15 years experience in working with adults, couples, and young people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—often due to anxiety, low self-worth, relationship struggles, family tension, or neurodiversity. They want a safe, non-judgmental space to feel heard, make sense of their experiences, and find better ways to cope or connect. Whether navigating personal identity, communication breakdowns, or emotional overwhelm, they seek clarity, strength, and lasting change—not just quick fixes, but deeper understanding and confidence.
I have 15 years experience in working with adults, couples, and young people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—often due to anxiety, low self-worth, relationship struggles, family tension, or neurodiversity. They want a safe, non-judgmental space to feel heard, make sense of their experiences, and find better ways to cope or connect. Whether navigating personal identity, communication breakdowns, or emotional overwhelm, they seek clarity, strength, and lasting change—not just quick fixes, but deeper understanding and confidence.
Hi, I'm Valentina, welcome to Philautia Counselling. I believe at the core of meaningful change is understanding and embracing your emotions. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by self-critical thoughts, you're not alone. Together, we’ll explore the patterns holding you back, build self-compassion, and foster emotional awareness. We'll focus on identifying self-critical thoughts, developing a kinder relationship with yourself, understanding your emotions, and creating a safe space for healing and growth. By working together, we can create lasting, transformative change from within.
Hi, I'm Valentina, welcome to Philautia Counselling. I believe at the core of meaningful change is understanding and embracing your emotions. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by self-critical thoughts, you're not alone. Together, we’ll explore the patterns holding you back, build self-compassion, and foster emotional awareness. We'll focus on identifying self-critical thoughts, developing a kinder relationship with yourself, understanding your emotions, and creating a safe space for healing and growth. By working together, we can create lasting, transformative change from within.
My interest in psychotherapy, spirituality and meditation began after the end of my marriage several years ago, which like many other types of losses, triggered a lot of suffering. Life transition, family and friends losses, the breakup of long-term relationships, stress, anxiety and depression are all part of human suffering. However, we have an innate capability, which we can strengthen, that allows us to navigate and, more importantly, learn from our most difficult life experiences.
My interest in psychotherapy, spirituality and meditation began after the end of my marriage several years ago, which like many other types of losses, triggered a lot of suffering. Life transition, family and friends losses, the breakup of long-term relationships, stress, anxiety and depression are all part of human suffering. However, we have an innate capability, which we can strengthen, that allows us to navigate and, more importantly, learn from our most difficult life experiences.
Living abroad can be an exciting yet deeply challenging experience. Many immigrants and expats face feelings of anxiety, homesickness, and cultural disconnection, often accompanied by the pressure to adapt while maintaining a sense of identity. My clients are seeking a space where they can feel understood, supported, and heard in their native language as they navigate these unique challenges.
Living abroad can be an exciting yet deeply challenging experience. Many immigrants and expats face feelings of anxiety, homesickness, and cultural disconnection, often accompanied by the pressure to adapt while maintaining a sense of identity. My clients are seeking a space where they can feel understood, supported, and heard in their native language as they navigate these unique challenges.
What happened to us, doesn't have to define us. The narrative of our issues can be transformed in something different. A healing story that can give you empowerment and freedom. Maybe you are dealing with anxiety, depression, anger. Maybe you are looking for happiness or you feel you are lost. Or maybe, you still don't know what's missing. Regardless, I understand it's important for you to know how to cope, where you want to go in your life and what really matters to you. Finding and/or redefine your personal story, that fits your own true self, may give you the answers you are looking for.
What happened to us, doesn't have to define us. The narrative of our issues can be transformed in something different. A healing story that can give you empowerment and freedom. Maybe you are dealing with anxiety, depression, anger. Maybe you are looking for happiness or you feel you are lost. Or maybe, you still don't know what's missing. Regardless, I understand it's important for you to know how to cope, where you want to go in your life and what really matters to you. Finding and/or redefine your personal story, that fits your own true self, may give you the answers you are looking for.
Sexual wellbeing is for many a key factor for good mental health and relationship satisfaction. Yet it can feel very complex to navigate and often isolating. You might have concerns around intimacy such as low sexual desire, painful sex, issues with penetration i.e. vaginismus, worries about orgasm, erection problems, delayed or early ejaculation. If you're feeling lost with it, wanting to find some answers, overcome these challenges in a non judgemental, sex positive way, you're in the right place!
Sexual wellbeing is for many a key factor for good mental health and relationship satisfaction. Yet it can feel very complex to navigate and often isolating. You might have concerns around intimacy such as low sexual desire, painful sex, issues with penetration i.e. vaginismus, worries about orgasm, erection problems, delayed or early ejaculation. If you're feeling lost with it, wanting to find some answers, overcome these challenges in a non judgemental, sex positive way, you're in the right place!
I am a qualified counsellor with extensive experience working with people struggling with PTSD, OCD, General Anxiety Disorder, panic disorder, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. Counselling can help people in distress and lead to changes in the way they see themselves and feel about their situation. Counselling however is not just for crisis, so I am also open to working with people who want to access counselling as part of personal development. I will be able to help you recognise and acknowledge underlying feelings, makes sense of them and draw on any new meanings which emerge to make positive changes in your life.
I am a qualified counsellor with extensive experience working with people struggling with PTSD, OCD, General Anxiety Disorder, panic disorder, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. Counselling can help people in distress and lead to changes in the way they see themselves and feel about their situation. Counselling however is not just for crisis, so I am also open to working with people who want to access counselling as part of personal development. I will be able to help you recognise and acknowledge underlying feelings, makes sense of them and draw on any new meanings which emerge to make positive changes in your life.
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If you're looking for a therapist with a practical, humanistic-integrative approach, then we should talk. After 20+ years of providing counselling, CBP, EMDR and compassion-focused therapy in NHS complex case settings, I'm equipped with the tools to help with mental health problems. At the same time, I'm grounded in many years of Nichiren Buddhist practice, t'ai-chi and creative crafts. I believe therapy, like life, should be serious fun.
If you're looking for a therapist with a practical, humanistic-integrative approach, then we should talk. After 20+ years of providing counselling, CBP, EMDR and compassion-focused therapy in NHS complex case settings, I'm equipped with the tools to help with mental health problems. At the same time, I'm grounded in many years of Nichiren Buddhist practice, t'ai-chi and creative crafts. I believe therapy, like life, should be serious fun.
It is essential to keep in mind that therapy is not a magic pill or a quick fix: therapy is a healing process that requires participation and investment from you. If you are dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, low mood, lack of purpose, bereavement, low self-esteem, I can help you. My aim is to help you become the best version of yourself.
It is essential to keep in mind that therapy is not a magic pill or a quick fix: therapy is a healing process that requires participation and investment from you. If you are dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, low mood, lack of purpose, bereavement, low self-esteem, I can help you. My aim is to help you become the best version of yourself.
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Se stai leggendo queste righe, vuol dire che hai speranza e coraggio nel cambiamento. Per questo hai il mio assoluto rispetto. Posso aiutarti in molti modi dal punto di vista terapeutico, ma forse le sfere della vita in cui ti posso aiutare maggiormente, sono quelle che ho vissuto io in prima persona, perché conosco le difficoltà e il dolore che le avvolgono. Sentirsi lontane da casa, lottare per un senso di accettazione e appartenenza. Studiare e costruirsi una carriera in campo accademico, facendo fronte a tutti gli impegni che spesso sembrano opprimenti. Se tutto questo risuona familiare voglio che tu sappia che ti posso aiutare
Se stai leggendo queste righe, vuol dire che hai speranza e coraggio nel cambiamento. Per questo hai il mio assoluto rispetto. Posso aiutarti in molti modi dal punto di vista terapeutico, ma forse le sfere della vita in cui ti posso aiutare maggiormente, sono quelle che ho vissuto io in prima persona, perché conosco le difficoltà e il dolore che le avvolgono. Sentirsi lontane da casa, lottare per un senso di accettazione e appartenenza. Studiare e costruirsi una carriera in campo accademico, facendo fronte a tutti gli impegni che spesso sembrano opprimenti. Se tutto questo risuona familiare voglio che tu sappia che ti posso aiutare
Whether you are struggling with a life event or you carry unhelpful patterns from the past, I would like to help you manage the present more to your satisfaction. I will listen and try to understand what life is like for you. If you feel that you are not good enough and that your low self-esteem is impacting on your choices and the view of yourself, life can be hard. Experiencing problems in important relationships in your life, or struggling to connect with people, can make you feel isolated. Talking to somebody could be the first helpful step.
Whether you are struggling with a life event or you carry unhelpful patterns from the past, I would like to help you manage the present more to your satisfaction. I will listen and try to understand what life is like for you. If you feel that you are not good enough and that your low self-esteem is impacting on your choices and the view of yourself, life can be hard. Experiencing problems in important relationships in your life, or struggling to connect with people, can make you feel isolated. Talking to somebody could be the first helpful step.
My approach is rooted in empathy, authenticity, and deep respect for who you are. I won’t offer quick fixes or tell you what to do — instead, I’ll listen and support you in discovering your own voice, values, and direction. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, perimenopause/menopause, life transitions, grief, or simply feeling lost or overwhelmed, I’m here to hold space for you.
My approach is rooted in empathy, authenticity, and deep respect for who you are. I won’t offer quick fixes or tell you what to do — instead, I’ll listen and support you in discovering your own voice, values, and direction. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, perimenopause/menopause, life transitions, grief, or simply feeling lost or overwhelmed, I’m here to hold space for you.
I believe you hold the answers within yourself, I am here to support you on your journey of self-discovery. Together we can work through your challenges, fostering self-acceptance and empowering you to live a more fulfilling life.
I believe you hold the answers within yourself, I am here to support you on your journey of self-discovery. Together we can work through your challenges, fostering self-acceptance and empowering you to live a more fulfilling life.
I provide a safe, compassionate online space where you can explore your emotions openly.
Using an integrative approach—blending humanistic, psychodynamic, person-centred and CBT techniques—I help you build resilience and overcome barriers. I offer remote counselling with various online platforms (Zoom/Teams/Doxi.me), and I work with stress, anxiety, bullying, depression, menopause, and cultural or religious challenges.
Many of my clients struggle with challenges related to age, culture, or identity, often feeling isolated or misunderstood.
I provide a safe, compassionate online space where you can explore your emotions openly.
Using an integrative approach—blending humanistic, psychodynamic, person-centred and CBT techniques—I help you build resilience and overcome barriers. I offer remote counselling with various online platforms (Zoom/Teams/Doxi.me), and I work with stress, anxiety, bullying, depression, menopause, and cultural or religious challenges.
Many of my clients struggle with challenges related to age, culture, or identity, often feeling isolated or misunderstood.
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