About Giovanni
Giovanni (Arnie) Rodia uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and depression. He offers a calm and respectful space where people can talk about difficult experiences. Giovanni affirms that each person knows their own story and brings strengths into the room.
He encourages people to take their first step and acknowledges that starting therapy can feel daunting. Giovanni has three years of professional experience working with trauma and abuse, and with issues related to sexuality and LGBT matters.
Background and approach
He also supports people dealing with social anxiety, avoidance and attachment concerns. Practical conversations focus on what is happening now and on small, achievable steps to reduce distress. Sessions are built around listening first, then helping people name patterns and try different ways of coping.
Giovanni pays attention to feelings of guilt, shame and abandonment, and to problems tied to substance use. He aims to make the sessions feel manageable and relevant to everyday life. He works in English and provides therapy from the United Kingdom.
Giovanni uses a strengths-minded approach, helping people draw on what already works while gently trying new strategies. He wants to help people feel more steady and able to face their day-to-day challenges.
What Giovanni works with
Everything Giovanni lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Giovanni is listed here; the rest shows what else Giovanni works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- Narcissism
- Self-harm
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
How evidence-based techniques work in online therapy
Giovanni describes his practice as drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear listening, pattern spotting and practical coping steps. One common approach is behavioural work that helps people practise small changes and build routines to reduce anxiety and depression. This type of work is useful for social anxiety, low mood and stress because it breaks problems down into step-by-step tasks.Another useful approach is trauma-informed care, which involves pacing conversations and creating a steady process for talking about difficult memories. This helps when trauma or abuse has left someone feeling overwhelmed or stuck, and it can be matched to how quickly a person wants to move forward.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify what feels most helpful based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. They will adapt methods as the work progresses so the sessions remain relevant and achievable.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, study and everyday life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits often make it simpler to keep up with regular sessions and to try out new coping strategies between meetings.
Questions people ask about Giovanni
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
Giovanni supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression and trauma and abuse. He also works with issues around sexuality and LGBT matters, plus related concerns like shame, guilt and social anxiety.
What is the therapeutic style or approach?
He uses evidence-based techniques and a practical, strengths-minded way of working. Sessions focus on clear listening, identifying patterns and trying manageable coping steps.
How much experience does he have?
Giovanni has three years of professional experience supporting people with a range of mental health and addiction concerns.
What credentials and location are given?
He holds BACP as a credential and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; he works with people located in the United Kingdom.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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