I am an Integrative Therapeutic counsellor with skills in theoretical approaches my preferred approaches i use are Person centred, Psychodynamic, solution focused and transactional analysis. I sue these as they cover the past, the present and how we relate to others and construct ouor personality.
I am also a Reiki II practitioner channeling universal life force energy and help people to move towards balance and wholeness by using a simple relaxation technique which activates the bodys natural healing response through distance and hands on healing. . I teach mindfulness, EFT , Ho’oponopono practices and meditation to help clean and clear unwanted beliefs, perceptions, paradigms from the four bodies of energy (emotional, physica;, spiritual, mental) . I work with the four bodies (emotional, physical, spiritual and mental) to help people into wellness and wellbeing. I am a trained Mental health First Aid facilitator. I have therapeutic experience of working with ydults with mild-moderate and severe mental health issues around attachments co-dependency, relationships, sewlf validation, defenceiveness, identity, self-concept, trauma, abuse, violence and addictions. I also teach psycho education on self-love and self-care to all clients. I have a keen interest in helping people to be the best possible version of themselves that they can be and understand in today’s current climate that there are many people in situations based on difficult past and current experiences including trauma which have affected their day to day functioning, relationships with others and their self-concept. I am self-motivated, ambitious for my clients and work in an integrative way.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Abandonment, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Paranoia, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #379026
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I have been working with Vanessa over several months. I have really benefited from our sessions. Her expertise and compassion have helped me through many different life obstacles. I truly feel I have grown since I met her. Thankyou Vanessa.
Written on Jul 25, 2024 after therapy with Vanessa for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief
Before meeting with Vanessa, I was a little nervous because of the first experience. But as soon as I heard her voice, I immediately relaxed. During the short period of our sessions, I was charged with extremely positive energy and now I can freely discuss any topics with her.
Written on Apr 09, 2024 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Vanessa is very understanding, respectful, straight to the point, down to earth & professional. She challenges me, which I love. I have never opened up to a mental health professional this much before, & she always has really helpful resources to help me better understand what's going & why. Cannot recommend Vanessa enough!
Written on Jun 13, 2023 after therapy with Vanessa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Vanessa is an amazing therapist, teacher and listener. She is also very deep person, has a lot of knowledge and experience in her. With her you will learn A LOT.
Written on May 03, 2023 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Vanessa is a good listener, who asks useful questions to get to the bottom of things, and she has a proactive approach. I like that she sends me explanatory videos of psychological concepts after our sessions, so I can get a deeper understanding of what I am dealing with.
Written on Oct 20, 2022 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Vanessa is excellent to work with. Very attentive and she provides lots of excellent feedback as well as great tools to work with. I highly recommend her.
Written on Oct 03, 2022 after therapy with Vanessa for 3 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues