Vanessa Gordon, BACP

Vanessa Gordon is an integrative therapeutic counsellor who blends established talking therapies with energy and mindfulness practices to support wellbeing. She draws on person-centred, psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas alongside transactional analysis to explore how past experiences, present patterns and relationships shape a person’s sense of self. As a Reiki II practitioner she also offers simple relaxation and hands-on or distance healing techniques designed to encourage balance and a natural relaxation response.

Vanessa teaches mindfulness, EFT, Ho’oponopono practices and meditation to help people notice and shift unhelpful beliefs and patterns across emotional, physical, spiritual and mental areas of life. She works with the four bodies of experience - emotional, physical, spiritual and mental - to support movement toward greater wellness. A trained Mental Health First Aid facilitator, Vanessa has experience supporting adults with mild to moderate and severe mental health difficulties, including issues with attachment, co-dependency, relationships, identity, trauma, abuse, violence and addictions.

She provides psychoeducation on self-love and self-care and is motivated to help people become the best version of themselves within the realities of their lives. Vanessa is BACP registered - a recognised professional membership in the United Kingdom - and practises in an integrative, person-focused way informed by her range of clinical skills.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Vanessa commonly uses client-centred therapy, psychodynamic therapy and solution-focused therapy in her work. Client-centred therapy focuses on providing a warm, non-judgemental space where the individual’s own insights and goals guide the process - it is useful for building self-esteem, exploring identity and improving relationship patterns. Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence current feelings and behaviour, which can help when addressing attachment issues, longstanding relational difficulties and unresolved trauma. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical steps and small changes that move a person toward their goals, which can be especially helpful for stress, anxiety and coping with life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Vanessa works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits their needs, goals and preferences. She combines elements from different approaches to create a tailored plan rather than offering a one-size-fits-all method.

Online therapy with Vanessa can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limits and geographical constraints. These options make it easier to access regular support and to continue work between sessions in ways that suit each person’s life and routine.