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Vanessa Anthony, BACP, NCPS

Vanessa Anthony is a counsellor who aims to help people feel steadier when life feels overwhelming.

About Vanessa

Vanessa Anthony is a counsellor who aims to help people feel steadier when life feels overwhelming. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, and other concerns. Vanessa uses a practical, down-to-earth style so people can make small changes that add up.

She draws on client-centred practice which means conversations are guided by each person's priorities and pace. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thinking and try different coping strategies.

Background and approach

Vanessa also uses trauma-focused methods and mindfulness to help people manage strong emotions and bodily reactions. Vanessa has nine years' experience working in the United Kingdom and is listed with BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and NCPS. That background includes supporting people from different cultures, faiths and with neurodivergent profiles.

Her approach treats clients as the experts in their own lives and looks to build on existing strengths. Sessions are practical and conversational. People can expect clear aims, tools to practise between meetings, and space to talk things through.

Vanessa encourages small steps and checks progress so therapy stays relevant to each person's situation. She offers a mix of short-term and longer work depending on what the person needs. The focus is on finding useful ways to manage distress, improve relationships, and cope with life changes.

Vanessa aims to make the process as straightforward as possible for people taking the first step.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	380390	June 2026
NCPS	NCS19-08454	August 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Vanessa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Body image
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Vanessa names

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How Vanessa’s approaches work online

Client-centred work means conversations follow what matters to the person. The counsellor listens, reflects, and helps people decide which topics to tackle first and at what pace. This approach suits those who want a respectful space to make sense of their experiences.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and tests small behaviour changes to reduce distress. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, and coping with change. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on how past harm affects present reactions and uses techniques to manage strong emotions and body responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences and how symptoms show up, then agree a way forward together. That collaborative process can mix methods and adjust over time to match changing needs.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is helpful for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins or when written reflection is easier. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and day-to-day life.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, parenting and many life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is conversational and practical, combining client-centred listening with CBT and trauma-focused strategies to set clear goals and practise new skills.

How much experience does she have?

She has nine years' experience working in the United Kingdom supporting people across a range of mental health and life concerns.

What professional credentials does she hold?

She is listed with BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and NCPS as provided in her profile.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what suits the person.

How are sessions 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 her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.