About Violetta
Violetta Staron is a BACP counsellor with 20 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression and relationship concerns. She also helps with intimacy-related issues, parenting strains, eating and sleeping problems, career questions and ADHD. Violetta works with people who are navigating life changes, identity and sexuality concerns, and those affected by trauma and compassion fatigue.
She approaches therapy believing each person knows their own story and strengths.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps and self-understanding. Violetta aims to help people spot patterns that hold them back and try small experiments that can change daily life. Her background includes a long clinical career across varied settings in the United Kingdom.
This experience has helped her adapt her style to different people and situations. Violetta draws on a range of evidence-based approaches to tailor support to each person’s needs. Work typically begins with clear goals and simple tools to manage symptoms like anxiety, low mood or sleep disruption.
Over time the focus may shift to relationship patterns, family of origin issues, or deeper feelings such as guilt and shame. The process is collaborative and paced to the individual. Violetta can converse in English and Polish.
She notes an interest in LGBT concerns and supports people exploring sexuality and identity issues. To start, people are invited to use the site matching process and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
What Violetta works with
Everything Violetta lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Violetta is listed here; the rest shows what else Violetta works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
The therapist draws on a few evidence-based methods to guide online work. Cognitive behavioural techniques focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety, low mood and sleep disruption. Solution-focused elements emphasise clear, short-term goals and practical steps to move forward quickly. Compassion-focused ideas help people develop a kinder inner stance when guilt, shame or self-criticism get in the way.Finding the right mix is part of the process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to choose approaches that match the person's aims and preferences. This may change over time as goals shift from symptom management to deeper relationship or identity work.
Practical benefits of online therapy often include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and lower travel time. Some people find shorter check-ins useful on workdays, while others prefer longer sessions when exploring complex family or relationship issues. Confirm the current session options before booking to make sure they suit your routine.
Questions people ask about Violetta
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Areas supported include stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and career questions.
How would therapy sessions typically feel?
The style is collaborative and down-to-earth, focusing on understanding current patterns and trying practical steps. Sessions aim to balance short-term coping strategies with deeper self-exploration.
What experience does the therapist bring?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings across the United Kingdom and with many different people and issues.
What accreditation does the counsellor hold and where are they based?
Violetta is a BACP credential holder and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Polish.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment organised?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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