Stefania Rossi, BACP

Stefania Rossi is a counsellor based in Bedfordshire who offers one-to-one work to adults and young people aged 18 and over. She is a Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and she runs 45 minute, open-ended sessions. Sessions are offered nationally via video platforms such as Zoom, and initial questions are discussed in a short telephone consultation.

She frames therapy around a humanistic, integrative approach. That means she draws on several ways of working to fit a person's needs, including client-centred and existential ideas. Stefania also uses attachment-focused thinking and elements of cognitive behavioural work where it helps. The aim is to match techniques to what each person prefers and to the issues they bring.

In practice sessions are quiet and focused. Stefania listens for patterns in relationships and self-view, and she helps people notice and try different responses. She will work on stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy difficulties, self-esteem and coping with life changes among other concerns. She also addresses issues such as chronic pain and illness, caregiver stress, body image and isolation.

Stefania maintains regular supervision and ongoing professional development as part of her BACP membership. She holds an up-to-date DBS Enhanced Certificate and carries professional insurance. She also holds a Level 5 Certificate in Relational Counselling from Relate.

People can expect an initial telephone conversation to go through practicalities and ask any questions. Sessions are tailored and open-ended so the pace and focus are decided together as work progresses.

How Stefania's approaches translate to online work

Stefania draws on attachment-based thinking to look at how connection and early relationship patterns shape current feelings and reactions. This approach helps when relationship difficulties, abandonment worries or intimacy issues are central concerns. She also uses client-centred principles which focus on listening, empathy and following the person's pace; this helps people feel heard and decide what to work on next.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Stefania will discuss goals, preferences and how you like to work, and then agree on an approach together. She adapts what she does over time if something is not helping or if priorities change.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around everyday life and avoiding travel time. Video sessions can allow face-to-face interaction when that helps, and they can be easier to schedule around work or caring responsibilities. The exact session formats offered should be confirmed before booking, as those options are arranged at the start of contact.