Violetta Staron
Experienced BACP counsellor focused on practical change
About Violetta
Violetta Staron welcomes people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, parenting strain, sleep and eating issues, or changes like divorce and relocation. She is a BACP counsellor with 20 years of practice and she speaks English and Polish. Violetta believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths into the room.
She aims to support and empower people taking the first steps towards change.
Background and approach
Conversations are ordinary and direct, so clients can talk about practical problems and feelings in clear language. Her work adapts to each person rather than following a single script. She uses a mix of Cognitive-Behavioural ideas, solution-focused techniques and compassion-focused approaches, with a person-centred base.
That mix is used to help people try new ways of thinking and behaving, reduce unhelpful self-criticism, and set realistic goals. Violetta draws on two decades of experience supporting adults and adolescents from varied backgrounds. She spends time listening, then helping people identify patterns that keep them stuck and plan small changes that fit their life.
Practical outcomes are a priority. Sessions can cover coping skills for anxiety, strategies for low mood, communication skills, and ways to manage parenting stress or relationship dilemmas. People are encouraged to move at their own pace and try tools between meetings.
For those wanting to begin, Violetta asks people to reflect on what matters most and bring that into the first meeting. She will work alongside them to set goals and track progress over time.
What Violetta works with
Sessions & fees
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Violetta draws on Cognitive-Behavioural ideas to help people notice and test thoughts and behaviours that keep them anxious or low. CBT-style techniques can be used to break down problems into manageable steps and to build practical coping habits. She also uses solution-focused methods which concentrate on what a person wants to change now. These techniques help set clear, achievable goals and identify small next steps that fit everyday life. Compassion-focused ideas are used to reduce self-criticism and build kinder self-talk. This approach can help when guilt, shame or harsh self-judgement get in the way of recovery. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help each person choose methods based on their situation, goals and preferences, and will adjust the mix as therapy develops in collaboration with the client. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed and offer the option to meet without being on camera for those who prefer that. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available and how they might suit your routine.| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
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| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Parenting issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
- Experience
- 20 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English, Polish
