Therapeutic Approaches & Mindset Shifts
Insights into how therapy helps reframe unhelpful patterns, fostering personal growth through understanding rather than judgement.
Can AI Replace Therapy? Why It Isn’t a Healthy Substitute for a Real Therapist
We’re surrounded by clever tools right now. We can ask an AI to plan our meals, troubleshoot our Wi-Fi, write a poem about our cat, or explain quantum physics like we’re five. And if you’ve ever been up at 3am with your thoughts racing, it can feel oddly comforting to type a question into a chatbot...
Read moreHow to Spot a Good Therapist (and the Red Flags to Run From)
Therapy is supposed to be a place where you feel safe, heard, and supported. But not everyone calling themselves a “therapist” is safe - or even qualified. In many countries, including the UK, the title “therapist” or “counsellor” isn’t legally protected. That means literally anyone...
Read moreWhy I Don’t Believe in “Excuses”: A Counsellor’s Perspective
You won’t hear me talk about “excuses” in the counselling room. Not because I think people are always doing what they want to do, or because I think change is easy – but because I don’t believe that judging someone’s reasons helps them grow. In fact, I don’t really believe in the...
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Hi, I'm Vania Phitidis.
I'm a counsellor and therapist who is passionate about helping people navigate the quiet, meaningful shifts that lead to a more peaceful and connected life.
What I’ve come to realise is that lasting change doesn’t come from trying harder or being more disciplined — it comes from slowing down, listening inward, and gently untangling the stories we’ve been carrying for far too long.
My counselling and therapy is a space where you can pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself in a compassionate and supportive way. Whether you’re facing emotional overwhelm, navigating life transitions, or simply longing for a quieter mind, I’d be honoured to walk alongside you on that journey.
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