Vanessa Anthony , BACP, NCPS

Vanessa Anthony is accredited by BACP and NCPS in the United Kingdom and integrates person-centered and cognitive behavioral therapy approaches into her practice. BACP and NCPS indicate recognised professional accreditation and membership with UK counselling bodies, reflecting formal training and adherence to professional standards. She has developed experience supporting people with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with grief and loss, and has worked with clients from different cultural and faith backgrounds as well as with neurodivergent presentations.

Vanessa holds a core belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be built on to navigate difficulties. Her work emphasizes respect, collaboration, and practical steps to address the issues that matter most to clients. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life can take courage, and she offers steady support throughout that process. She looks forward to meeting new clients and helping them begin a focused journey toward greater well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental environment where the client leads the pace and content of sessions. It helps people explore their feelings and values, and is useful for building self-awareness and confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers structured techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, making it effective for issues like anxiety, low mood, and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of experience, which can support emotion regulation and reduce reactivity.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process, and Vanessa works collaboratively with clients to find the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods and pace so that the therapeutic plan evolves with the client's progress.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and lets clients access support from home or other comfortable settings. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, or mobility constraints, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists toward meaningful change.