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Vanessa Richards, BACP

Vanessa Richards is a BACP counsellor who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem, depression and addictions.

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About Vanessa

Vanessa Richards is a BACP counsellor who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem, depression and addictions. She also supports people facing grief, parenting strain, career changes, bipolar mood challenges and ADHD. Vanessa offers practical help for family and communication issues, body image concerns, chronic illness and other life changes.

Vanessa draws on five years of professional therapy experience and earlier clinical work in healthcare.

Background and approach

She uses a relational, person‑centred way of working that puts the client's priorities first. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of her and on finding steps that fit everyday life. Her approach combines client‑centred listening with evidence‑based tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy.

She also uses trauma‑focused and emotionally‑focused methods when they fit the problem, and motivational interviewing to support change. This mix means practical strategies are paired with space to reflect on painful experiences. In sessions Vanessa helps people name patterns, try new ways of coping, and practice small changes between meetings.

She pays attention to attachment and relationship dynamics, and to issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, and codependency when relevant. Work can include grounding for dissociation and support around complex trauma responses. Vanessa works with adults across the United Kingdom and accepts international clients in English.

Therapy is available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions through the platform.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	395767	January 2027

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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 trauma‑aware and skills‑based work fit online

Vanessa uses trauma‑focused work to help people process painful memories and manage after‑effects of abuse. That approach often involves grounding techniques, pacing and helping people feel steady before exploring difficult material.

She also uses client‑centred therapy which gives the person space to tell their story and set the pace. This is paired with cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviours and teaches practical strategies for anxiety, depression and mood swings.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Vanessa will talk with someone about their goals and preferences and suggest a mix of methods that suit their needs. The plan can change as therapy progresses so clients keep a role in shaping the work.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face‑to‑face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit brief check‑ins or people who prefer writing. These options offer flexibility for people balancing work, care or treatment commitments and let therapists and clients find the rhythm that helps progress.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem, depression and addictions, as well as grief, parenting strain, career change and ADHD.

How would she describe her therapy style?

She works in a relational, client‑centred way and combines listening with practical tasks. The aim is to address immediate problems while exploring what underlies them.

What experience does she bring?

She has five years of therapy experience and previous clinical work supporting people affected by cancer and related treatment journeys.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Can sessions be held in other countries or languages?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text‑based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

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