Vanessa Anthony, BACP, NCPS

Vanessa Anthony is an accredited therapist based in the United Kingdom with nine years of clinical experience. She holds BACP and NCPS accreditation, which indicate recognition by established professional counselling bodies and adherence to trained standards of practice. Vanessa works primarily in English and brings a person-centred stance alongside cognitive behavioural techniques to her clinical work.

She supports people facing stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and the challenges of grief and loss. Her experience spans work with clients from different cultures, faith backgrounds, and with neurodivergent presentations. Vanessa believes that each person is the expert in their own story and that existing strengths can be central to navigating difficult moments.

Approaching therapy as a collaborative process, she aims to offer practical tools from CBT while creating a respectful, empathic space rooted in person-centred principles. Vanessa focuses on helping clients take the first steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life and provides steady support through that process. She looks forward to meeting people ready to begin a new chapter and to supporting them as they work toward their goals.

Approaches that guide online therapy and support

Vanessa uses client-centred therapy to create a supportive, non-judgemental environment where the client’s perspectives and goals shape the work. This approach emphasises listening, empathy, and helping people access their own resources to make meaningful changes and address issues like relationships, self-esteem, and life transitions.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT to offer practical, structured techniques that help identify and adjust unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. CBT is often helpful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep or eating concerns.

When trauma is a focus, elements of trauma-informed practice are integrated to help people process difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable. This can support recovery from abuse, traumatic events, and ongoing trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and will be decided collaboratively. Vanessa will work with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and tailor the methods used so they fit the individual.

Online therapy in her practice is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from registered professionals and therapists without added travel, helping people maintain continuity of care alongside work, family, and daily commitments.