I am an Integrative Therapeutic counsellor with skills in theoretical approaches my preferred approaches i use are Person centred, Psychodynamic, solution focused and transactional analysis. I sue these as they cover the past, the present and how we relate to others and construct ouor personality.
I am also a Reiki II practitioner channeling universal life force energy and help people to move towards balance and wholeness by using a simple relaxation technique which activates the bodys natural healing response through distance and hands on healing. . I teach mindfulness, EFT , Ho’oponopono practices and meditation to help clean and clear unwanted beliefs, perceptions, paradigms from the four bodies of energy (emotional, physica;, spiritual, mental) . I work with the four bodies (emotional, physical, spiritual and mental) to help people into wellness and wellbeing. I am a trained Mental health First Aid facilitator. I have therapeutic experience of working with ydults with mild-moderate and severe mental health issues around attachments co-dependency, relationships, sewlf validation, defenceiveness, identity, self-concept, trauma, abuse, violence and addictions. I also teach psycho education on self-love and self-care to all clients. I have a keen interest in helping people to be the best possible version of themselves that they can be and understand in today’s current climate that there are many people in situations based on difficult past and current experiences including trauma which have affected their day to day functioning, relationships with others and their self-concept. I am self-motivated, ambitious for my clients and work in an integrative way.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Abandonment, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Paranoia, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #379026
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Vanessa is a great person to talk to, and we've made great progress. I would recommend her without hesitation.
Written on Sep 26, 2025 after therapy with Vanessa for 3 weeks on issues concerning self esteem
I have been with her over a year now, and it feels like I’m making real progress.
Written on Sep 25, 2025 after therapy with Vanessa for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Vanessa listens with care to my concerns and what has been going on with me. She responds in a way that is relevant. She is easy to talk to, friendly, relatable and professional. She challenges appropriately and encourages me to step beyond normal patterns in my thinking and thought process. I value her as my therapist
Written on Aug 16, 2025 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
She is brilliant and she knows what to focus.
Written on May 23, 2025 after therapy with Vanessa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I've only had 4 sessions with Vanessa but in that short time, she has made meaningful impact to me.
Written on Oct 19, 2024 after therapy with Vanessa for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Vanessa has completely changed my life and the way I view myself, my family and the way I view the world. I look forward to our sessions every week as our meetings are incredibly stimulating and inspiring. I appreciate also her spiritual support and encouragement but also I never feel it’s pushed onto me. She nurtures my curiosity at every step and I love working with her. Thank you Vanessa!
Written on Sep 25, 2024 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd