Giovanni (Arnie) Rodia, BACP

Giovanni (Arnie) Rodia brings three years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression. He works with clients across a range of concerns including LGBT issues, substance-related problems, and relationship or attachment difficulties, and aims to meet each person where they are in their recovery.

Giovanni approaches therapy with the view that clients are the experts in their own stories and that existing strengths are central to change. He strives to build a comfortable, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts, feelings and emotions and feel genuinely heard and understood. Taking the first step into therapy is recognised as an act of courage, and Giovanni aims to support clients through that initial stage and beyond.

Giovanni holds BACP credentials - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which indicates alignment with established professional standards in the UK. He offers an empathetic, strengths-focused practice that prioritises collaboration and practical support tailored to each client's needs.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Remote Care

Giovanni draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and understanding the impact of difficult experiences. Skills-based interventions aim to teach coping strategies for anxiety, stress and addictive behaviours, helping clients build tools they can use day to day. Trauma-informed and attachment-focused work explores how past harm, abandonment or relational patterns influence current feelings and relationships, offering ways to process painful experiences and develop more secure connections.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Giovanni works with clients to identify goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and adapts techniques over time so the work fits each person’s needs and pace.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue work from home, and choose a format that feels most comfortable while maintaining consistent support from a registered professional.