- Person-centred approach
- CBT informed methods
- BACP and NCPS
About Vanessa
Vanessa Anthony is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on practical help for people facing money-related stress alongside other life challenges. She works with adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship strain and the pressures that money problems can bring. Vanessa encourages clients to name what matters to them and take small, manageable steps toward change.
Vanessa holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She brings nine years of practice experience and draws on person-centred ways of working alongside cognitive behavioural ideas. In sessions she listens for strengths and helps people build on what already works for them.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. Conversations are paced to the individual and focused on practical strategies as well as emotional processing. Mindfulness and solution-focused tools are used where they fit, and trauma-informed considerations guide work with difficult memories.
Vanessa has worked with people from a range of cultural and faith backgrounds and with neurodivergent clients. She emphasises clarity about goals and checks in often about what is helpful so therapy stays relevant to each person’s life.
People who choose to work with Vanessa can expect clear, down-to-earth conversations about coping skills, patterns of thinking, and steps to reduce overwhelm. She invites clients to build on their strengths while addressing the real pressures they face, including money and financial stress.
How Vanessa's approaches translate to online work
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping the person lead the conversation. It helps people who need a compassionate space to make sense of difficult feelings and to decide what matters next. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and offers specific exercises to test new ways of coping; it can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress. Trauma-focused ideas guide careful pacing, attention to triggers, and grounding strategies for people working through painful memories.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Vanessa treats this as a collaborative process and will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. She checks in often so the plan can change as progress is made or new priorities emerge.
Please confirm current session options before booking so you understand how sessions are delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter or longer conversations when needed. It can also make it simpler to use written exercises, mood tracking and mindfulness practices between sessions to support ongoing work.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Vanessa commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and a range of life pressures including relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and career worries, and money-related stress.
How would you describe Vanessa's therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining a person-centred stance with cognitive behavioural ideas and practical strategies. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques are used when helpful.
What is her background and experience?
She has nine years of clinical experience working in the UK and has supported people from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds, as well as neurodivergent clients.
Which professional registrations does she hold and where is she based?
Vanessa is affiliated with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for appointments with this therapist.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.