Vanessa Anthony , BACP, NCPS

Vanessa Anthony is accredited by BACP and NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom. Her accreditation reflects adherence to recognised professional standards in counselling and psychotherapy. She draws on a person-centred foundation alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to offer practical and compassionate support.

Vanessa has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, family conflicts, experiences of trauma and abuse, and the challenges of grief and loss. She has experience supporting clients from a range of cultural and faith backgrounds and with different neurodivergences. Her approach emphasises the client as the expert in their own life and focuses on identifying the strengths that can help people move through what is difficult.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life often requires courage, and Vanessa aims to provide steady, nonjudgmental support throughout that process. She seeks to collaborate with clients, helping them explore options and build on their resources. Vanessa looks forward to meeting new clients and supporting them as they begin a new chapter in their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Vanessa uses client-centred therapy to create a supportive, non-directive space where clients are encouraged to explore their own experiences and values. This approach helps people who want to make sense of personal challenges and build on existing strengths.

She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour and developing practical strategies to address symptoms such as stress, anxiety, low mood, or difficulties with sleep and coping.

For those affected by traumatic events, Vanessa draws on trauma-focused principles to gently support processing and recovery, helping clients work through painful memories at a pace that suits them.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic journey. Vanessa collaborates with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and to tailor the work accordingly, often combining methods to suit the individual.

Online therapy with Vanessa is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering practical flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility needs. These options make it easier to access consistent support and to continue therapy even when in-person sessions are not possible.