Giovanni (Arnie) Rodia, BACP
Giovanni (Arnie) Rodia is a counsellor who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and depression.
About Giovanni
Giovanni (Arnie) Rodia is a counsellor who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and depression. He speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps feel less daunting. He invites clients to bring their story and strengths into sessions so they can work through difficult feelings together.
Arnie believes people know important things about their own lives. He combines that view with practical ways to tackle day-to-day problems.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on talking through thoughts and feelings, making small changes, and trying new ways of coping that fit each person’s life. His background includes three years of professional practice. During that time he has supported people with drug and alcohol difficulties, social anxiety, sexuality questions, and issues linked to attachment and abandonment.
He has also helped with guilt, shame, and behaviour that harms the self. As a BACP counsellor he works in the United Kingdom and offers therapy in English. He aims to build a calm, accepting space where people feel heard and understood while they explore what is causing distress and what might help.
People who choose Arnie can expect straightforward conversations, practical coping ideas, and a focus on the small steps that add up. He encourages collaboration, so clients take an active role in shaping goals and deciding what to try next.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 413673 | December 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Giovanni works with
Everything Giovanni lists, in their own terms.
- 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
Online support
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Arnie works collaboratively, listening to your goals and preferences, then suggesting techniques to try. Together you agree what to focus on and adjust the plan if something does not feel helpful.
Online therapy offers flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls let you have a face-to-face conversation without travel, phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging help with brief check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, study or caring responsibilities and to keep continuity when life is busy.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does this counsellor address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and depression, and also supports people dealing with attachment issues, abandonment, social anxiety and sexuality questions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions practical and conversational, focusing on talking through feelings and trying coping strategies that suit the client.
What professional background does he have?
He has three years of professional experience helping people with a range of concerns including drug and alcohol difficulties, self-harm, and young adult issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a BACP counsellor and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported 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.
What formats are available for sessions?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and availability and sessions are provided via a cancellable subscription. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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