Vanessa Anthony , BACP, NCPS

Vanessa Anthony is a UK-based therapist accredited by BACP and NCPS, indicating recognised professional credentials in counselling and psychotherapy. She combines a person-centred stance with cognitive behavioural techniques to offer practical, empathic support tailored to each individual's needs.

With experience supporting people through stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief and loss, she has worked with a range of cultural backgrounds, faiths, and neurodivergent presentations. Vanessa approaches each person as the expert of their own story, helping them to identify and use their existing strengths to address the challenges they face.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life often requires courage, and Vanessa frames her role as a supportive partner in that process. She encourages gradual, achievable change and collaborates with people to set goals that feel meaningful and manageable. Vanessa looks forward to meeting individuals ready to explore new ways of coping and growth, and she offers a steady, respectful presence throughout the therapeutic journey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Vanessa works from a person-centred perspective that emphasises empathy, respect, and collaboration - this approach helps people feel heard and supports them in identifying their own goals and strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to explore the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours and to develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful patterns. Trauma-Focused therapy provides structured ways to process distressing experiences and to build coping skills for those affected by abuse or traumatic events.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Vanessa works collaboratively to determine which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the plan remains relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, to maintain continuity when circumstances change, and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable. Vanessa uses these formats to provide consistent, accessible care that focuses on progress and practical support.