Corina Valdano

Corina Valdano is a counsellor who works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and relationship difficulties. She uses practical therapies to help clients cope with intense emotions and rebuild confidence. Corina speaks English and Spanish and practises in the United Kingdom. She is registered with the HCPC.

Corina draws on therapies that encourage acceptance, values-based action and clearer thinking. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps that reduce overwhelming feelings. She helps people spot unhelpful patterns and try out different ways of responding to them.

Her background includes a master's degree in Third Generation Therapies and 27 years of experience in clinical work. That time has included helping people with grief, body image concerns, chronic illness, caregiver stress and adjustment after big life changes. She also works with attachment-related worries and complex relationship patterns.

In sessions she uses a mix of approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy alongside client-centred and attachment-based ideas. These are applied to practical goals like managing anxiety, improving self-esteem and handling difficult interactions with others.

Corina aims to create a respectful space where people can explore their strengths and set realistic goals. She works collaboratively, helping clients test new behaviours and notice what makes a difference. When someone is ready to begin, she supports them through the steps of starting therapy.

How Corina’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that align with personal values. It helps when people feel stuck or when anxiety gets in the way of living the life they want. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and helps people test different ideas to reduce distress and build coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with longstanding trust and closeness difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Corina will talk through your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. The choice is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Online work can also make it easier to keep a short regular check-in or to use quieter, lower-bandwidth options when needed. Confirm the session options available before booking so you know how appointments will take place.