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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- CBT and DBT approaches
- English and Spanish
About Corina
Corina Valdano is a counsellor who combines practical talking therapy with grounded strategies to help people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and low self‑esteem. She works in English and Spanish and brings 27 years of experience to sessions. Her approach aims to make everyday life a little easier for those facing big challenges.
Corina uses a blend of methods to fit each person’s needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside client-centred and attachment-based ways of working. That means sessions can include noticing patterns, building skills, and focusing on personal values.
Her work often focuses on practical goals. This can include managing strong emotions, improving communication, coping with life changes, and rebuilding after trauma. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image concerns, adoption and foster care issues, and other complex situations.
Corina describes herself as calm and direct in session, helping people identify strengths and small steps that add up. She asks questions, listens closely, and offers techniques clients can try between meetings. Progress is treated as a collaborative effort rather than a quick fix.
Sessions follow a straightforward process: a short matching questionnaire, scheduling, and working together on agreed goals. The practice uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and Corina accepts international clients who speak English or Spanish.
Corina uses a blend of methods to fit each person’s needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside client-centred and attachment-based ways of working. That means sessions can include noticing patterns, building skills, and focusing on personal values.
Her work often focuses on practical goals. This can include managing strong emotions, improving communication, coping with life changes, and rebuilding after trauma. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image concerns, adoption and foster care issues, and other complex situations.
Corina describes herself as calm and direct in session, helping people identify strengths and small steps that add up. She asks questions, listens closely, and offers techniques clients can try between meetings. Progress is treated as a collaborative effort rather than a quick fix.
Sessions follow a straightforward process: a short matching questionnaire, scheduling, and working together on agreed goals. The practice uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and Corina accepts international clients who speak English or Spanish.
Part 2 of 4
How therapeutic approaches translate into online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action that matches their values. It is often useful for anxiety, low mood, and navigating big life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioural changes to reduce worry and improve mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships through practical exercises and emotion regulation techniques.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and the client will talk about goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. The emphasis is on trying methods in everyday life and reviewing how they work together over time.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check‑ins when needed. It also allows people to use tools and worksheets between meetings and to practise new skills where they live.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Corina commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem, and coping with life changes, along with a range of related issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Corina blends talking therapy with practical tools. Sessions focus on skills practice, exploring values, and improving everyday coping.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has 27 years of experience working with people in therapeutic settings.
What credentials and where does she work?
She is registered with the HCPC and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients, so people outside the United Kingdom can arrange therapy with her.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Corina?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.