Giovanni (Arnie) Rodia, BACP

Giovanni (Arnie) Rodia is a counsellor with three years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression and LGBT concerns. He aims to make taking the first step easier and offers a calm, welcoming way to begin talking about difficult feelings.

He keeps sessions straightforward and person-focused. He invites people to share their story and treats them as the expert in their own life. Conversations explore thoughts, feelings and patterns that cause distress, and look for practical steps that fit each person’s situation.

Giovanni pays close attention to issues around attachment, abandonment and avoidant personality traits. He also supports people dealing with drug and alcohol addiction, self-harm, guilt and shame, and struggles with sexuality or social anxiety. Young adult issues are another area he commonly helps with.

In session he listens for what matters most and helps people set small, manageable goals. He aims to build a steady working relationship where progress is clear and realistic. The focus is on what the person wants to change and how they can get there.

Sessions are conducted in English and follow a clear process for starting therapy. The practical steps to begin are a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session using the Start Therapy button. Costs vary with location and the service uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Giovanni uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on talking, understanding patterns and building small changes. One common approach he draws on involves identifying unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and trying practical ways to shift them, which can help with anxiety and low mood. Another approach focuses on attachment and relational patterns, looking at how early relationships influence current feelings and reactions and helping people develop different ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Giovanni treats this as a collaborative process and will discuss options with each person. Together they look at what feels most useful based on the person’s goals, preferences and day-to-day life, and then try methods that feel manageable and relevant.

If you are considering online therapy, check the session formats before booking to confirm current options. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy week and makes it simpler to keep regular appointments. It can also be easier to have a shorter check-in when needed, or to choose a quieter way of meeting if travel or time is a barrier. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques so they work well in remote sessions and help people make steady progress without long disruptions to daily life.