Pippa Vlietstra

Pippa Vlietstra is a counsellor who uses an integrative, person-centred approach to help people manage anxiety, relationship strain and nervous system regulation. She is an accredited member of the NCPS, and describes her work as compassionate and practical. Pippa aims to support people who want a more fulfilling and happier life and those ready to make change.

Pippa focuses on easing stress and anxiety through grounded, everyday techniques. She helps people talk through relationship problems, issues around intimacy, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. She also supports those struggling with sleep, eating, addictions, anger and low mood. Her profile lists work with people affected by ADHD, attachment concerns and abandonment feelings.

Sessions draw on attachment-based ideas and client-centred listening to create a steady, collaborative space. Pippa also brings somatic and trauma-focused methods into the work to help with nervous system regulation and the body’s experience of distress. She uses simple, clear language in sessions and explains tools in ways clients can use at home.

Pippa has three years of counselling experience and holds the NCPS credential. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom and she conducts therapy in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.

To begin, people follow the platform Start Therapy flow, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location and therapist availability.

How Pippa’s approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships influence current patterns. In online sessions this helps people understand why they feel anxious in close relationships and offers ways to build safety in their connections.

Client-Centred Therapy rests on respectful, non-judgemental listening and on following the person’s lead. It is useful for people needing space to make sense of feelings about life changes, parenting stress or relationship decisions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit each person’s needs, goals and preferences. That may mean blending attachment ideas, somatic practices or trauma-focused work over time.

Confirm the session formats available before booking as they are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a work break. It can also let people use quieter surroundings, choose whether to be on camera, or focus on breathing and body-awareness exercises without leaving home. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises so they work well in remote sessions.