Pippa Vlietstra, NCPS

Pippa Vlietstra is a counsellor who works from an integrative, person-centred stance. She is an accredited member of the NCPS, and she supports adults who are trying to manage anxiety, relationship difficulties and self-esteem concerns. Her approach aims to help people feel steadier in their nervous system and more able to make choices that suit them.

Pippa draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. She also uses somatic techniques which link bodily sensations with emotional reactions. These methods are blended with a client-centred style that keeps the person’s own goals at the centre of each session.

Her practice covers a wide range of life stressors, including trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strains, addictions, issues with intimacy, and difficulties with eating or sleeping. She also helps people who face anger, career uncertainty, depression, ADHD-related challenges and major life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, family of origin issues and communication problems.

Pippa has three years’ experience in therapeutic work and holds the NCPS credential as shown. She works with adults aged 18 and over and sees relationship concerns such as commitment and control issues alongside separation or blended family challenges. Clients can expect a calm, respectful space where their concerns are taken seriously.

To begin, people are invited to follow the site’s start process which includes a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on therapist availability. The subscription model used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.

How Pippa’s approaches translate to online work

Pippa commonly uses attachment-based ideas and somatic methods alongside a client-centred way of working. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current relationship patterns and helps people notice repetitive ways of relating. Somatic work focuses on the link between body sensations and emotions, helping people recognise physical signs of stress and learn simple regulation strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Pippa will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, and then agree a plan together. That collaborative conversation helps shape whether sessions emphasise bodily techniques, relational patterns or listening-led support.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online therapy useful because it can fit into a busy week, reduce travel time and make it easier to have a shorter check-in when needed. If a quieter or lower-bandwidth option is required, mention this when arranging sessions so practical adjustments can be discussed.