Vanessa Anthony, BACP, NCPS

Vanessa Anthony welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, loss or big life changes. She aims to create a calm space where people can talk about what matters most. Vanessa presents herself as approachable and straightforward, focusing on practical steps that fit everyday life.

She uses a blend of client-centred work and cognitive behavioural approaches to help people understand what they are thinking and doing, and to find ways to make small changes that add up. Sessions are shaped around each person rather than a single method. Vanessa emphasises the strengths people already have and helps build on them.

Her background includes nine years working in the United Kingdom with people from different cultures, faiths and neurodivergent experiences. She lists experience supporting people facing trauma, family conflict, grief, addictions and mood difficulties such as depression and bipolar. Vanessa also notes additional focus areas including attachment and body image concerns, chronic illness and parenting-related strain.

She holds credentials with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, NCPS. Vanessa invites clients to take the first step and offers steady support while people work towards clearer goals and more manageable daily routines.

People who prefer a collaborative and respectful style may find her approach helpful. She aims to work at a pace that suits each person while focusing on practical coping tools and clearer thinking.

Approaches that translate to online support

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so people feel heard and understood; it helps when someone needs support to make sense of what they are facing. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people try new ways of thinking and behaving to change unhelpful cycles. Trauma-focused work gently addresses past harmful events while supporting present-day coping and safety.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Adjustments can be made as work progresses so the plan stays practical and relevant.

Confirm the formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow more flexible scheduling. It also lets people choose whether they want shorter check-ins or longer sessions, depending on what suits their routine and energy levels.