Vanessa Anthony, BACP, NCPS - Therapist in United Kingdom

Person-centred
CBT approaches
Sleep and rest

About Vanessa

Vanessa Anthony is a counsellor who focuses on helping people find better rest and cope with everyday pressures. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties and a wide range of other challenges. Vanessa speaks English and practices in the United Kingdom.

Vanessa uses a person-centred approach that puts the client's experience at the centre of each session. She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding. Sessions are conversational and aimed at practical change rather than jargon or labels.

Her background includes nine years of work supporting people from different cultures, faiths and neurodivergent profiles. She is listed with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and NCPS, the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society. These credentials are shown as supplied.

In practise Vanessa aims to help people recognise their strengths and take small steps towards clearer sleep, calmer days and healthier relationships. She talks through coping strategies and simple routines you can try between sessions. The focus is on realistic changes that fit into daily life.

Many people come wanting help with sleep, parenting strain, eating concerns, addiction or coping after loss. Vanessa invites curious questions and a short intake so she and the client can work out the best way forward together.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Vanessa commonly combines person-centred work with cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness practices. Person-centred therapy involves listening closely and helping the client lead the conversation, which can be useful for exploring sleep worries and everyday strain. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers simple experiments and routines to improve sleep and mood. Mindfulness techniques teach attention and gentle awareness exercises that can reduce racing thoughts at night.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will check what you want to achieve and suggest options based on your goals and preferences. Over a few sessions you and the therapist can test approaches and adjust what you do together so it fits your needs.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and the ability to join from different locations. Please confirm the exact session formats available before booking, since the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it simpler to try short check-ins, guided breathing or behavioural experiments between sessions, while keeping the focus on real-life sleep routines and coping strategies.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Vanessa help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, grief, trauma and family-related concerns, among other issues listed in her specialities.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are person-centred and conversational, with practical ideas from cognitive behavioural therapy and other approaches when useful.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Vanessa has nine years of professional experience working with diverse clients and a range of presenting concerns.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is listed with BACP and NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom as supplied.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not specified in the supplied profile.

How are fees handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.