Pippa Vlietstra

Pippa Vlietstra is a counsellor who uses a gentle, relational approach to help people manage anxiety, relationship strain and eating and food-related issues. She holds NCPS and focuses on practical ways to calm the nervous system and build stronger connections. Pippa works with adults aged 18 and over and aims to create a steady, supportive place to talk things through.

Her way of working combines attachment-based thinking with client-centred listening. That means sessions often begin with understanding how past relationships shape present feelings. She pays attention to body sensations and the nervous system when anxiety or trauma are involved, and brings in somatic techniques to help people feel steadier.

Pippa has three years' experience supporting people through grief, addictions, parenting strains, career stress and changes in appetite or body image. She also helps with family of origin issues, communication problems and feelings of guilt or shame. Her background includes working with people who identify with neurodiversity concerns such as autism and Asperger syndrome.

The NCPS credential is shown as NCPS. She practices from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. International clients are not currently accepted. Fees vary by location and are organised through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

To begin, a reader selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and then schedules sessions according to Pippa's availability. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session options before booking.

How Pippa's approaches translate to online care

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships affect current patterns. In simple terms, it helps people spot repeating dynamics in close relationships and try new ways of connecting that feel safer and more satisfying. Client-centred therapy gives the client space to lead the conversation while the counsellor listens, reflects and helps people find their own answers.

These approaches are often paired with somatic ideas that pay attention to bodily sensations. That can help when anxiety, trauma or eating-related issues trigger physical reactions. Together these methods aim to make thinking and feeling easier to manage, and they suit concerns such as relationship strain, nervous system dysregulation and body image worries.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt the way sessions run. This is a collaborative process that can change over time as needs shift.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. They can also make it simpler to continue work while managing day-to-day responsibilities.