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Vanessa Putnam, BACP

Vanessa Putnam is a counsellor who uses an empathic, client-centred style to help people facing stress, anxiety and relationship strain.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Vanessa

Vanessa Putnam is a counsellor who uses an empathic, client-centred style to help people facing stress, anxiety and relationship strain. She draws on nearly a decade of practical experience to offer calm, straightforward support. Vanessa works in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation.

Her sessions focus on what is most pressing for the person in front of her. She listens first, then helps set realistic goals. Conversations are grounded and practical, with space to consider feelings and everyday choices.

Background and approach

Vanessa blends approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and psychodynamic ideas to suit each person. That means she may offer tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and also look at patterns that repeat over time. She uses Systemic thinking when family or relationship dynamics are part of the problem.

Common concerns she supports include grief, parenting strain, addiction-related issues, sleep problems and low self-esteem. She also works with people facing chronic illness, caregiving stress, isolation and workplace pressures. Trauma and abuse are within her focus areas as well.

Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. There is a short matching questionnaire to begin, and scheduling is handled once the questionnaire is complete.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	404899	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

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Ways of working Vanessa names

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How Vanessa’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. The counsellor listens without judgment and helps you set goals that matter. This approach suits people who need a steady, understanding presence while they work through tough feelings.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) gives clear tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It often includes short exercises to try between sessions and can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Vanessa will discuss options and help decide what feels most useful. That choice is made together, based on your needs, goals and preferences.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls let you use visual cues and fuller conversation. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options help fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities or travel.

Frequently asked

What issues does Vanessa help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. Her listed areas also include grief, parenting concerns, addictions, sleep and self-esteem.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Sessions are client-centred and practical. Vanessa combines listening with tools from CBT and wider psychodynamic and systemic ideas.

What experience does she bring?

She has nine years of professional experience working with a range of concerns. That background informs a straightforward, empathetic approach.

Which credentials and location apply?

Vanessa is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

In what languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start therapy with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.