Vanessa Anthony, BACP, NCPS

Vanessa Anthony is a UK-based therapist accredited by BACP and NCPS, offering a person-centred and CBT-informed approach to support people facing a range of life challenges. She works collaboratively with clients to address stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and related concerns, drawing on their strengths as the foundation for change.

Vanessa has experience working with people from different cultural and faith backgrounds as well as those who are neurodivergent, and she aims to create a respectful space where individual stories are heard and valued. Her person-centred outlook emphasises the client as the expert in their own life, while Cognitive Behavioral Therapy provides practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful patterns.

Her accreditation with professional bodies reflects recognised training and commitment to professional standards in the UK. Vanessa recognises that reaching out for support takes courage and she offers steady, compassionate guidance through the early steps of seeking a more fulfilling and happier life. She looks forward to meeting clients and supporting them on their journey toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Vanessa integrates client-centred practice with targeted therapies to offer flexible online support. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a trusting therapeutic relationship so clients can explore their values and make decisions that fit their life; it is helpful for people seeking understanding and personal insight. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Trauma-Focused Therapy provides focused, paced methods to process traumatic experiences and reduce their ongoing impact, supporting recovery from abuse and significant loss.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Vanessa works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adapting methods over time so the chosen approach fits each individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with Vanessa is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing sessions to fit around work, family, and daily routines. This flexibility can make it easier to access consistent support from registered professionals without major travel, helping clients maintain progress amid busy lives.