- Person-centred support
- Practical CBT tools
- Tailored treatment plans
About Vanessa
Vanessa Putnam is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who uses a person-centred style to help people facing stress, anxiety and sleep difficulties. She draws on a mix of practical tools and open conversation to guide people through relationship strain, grief and parenting pressures. Vanessa holds BACP accreditation and brings nine years of practice to her work.
She meets each person where they are and shapes sessions around what matters most to them. That can mean talking through upsetting events, trying new ways to handle worrying thoughts, or looking at patterns from the past that keep repeating today. Sessions are straightforward and focused on small, manageable steps.
Vanessa has experience supporting adults, older adults and young people aged 14 to 25. She has also worked with issues that often come with long-term illness, caregiving roles and end-of-life concerns. Many people seek her help for sleep problems alongside mood, eating or addiction-related struggles.
Her approach blends Client-Centred Therapy with practical Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques and longer-term Psychodynamic thinking when helpful. Systemic ideas are used to consider how relationships and family patterns influence current problems. The result is a flexible mix tailored to each person’s situation.
Vanessa aims to offer a calm, respectful space for honest conversation. She explains options clearly and works with clients to set realistic goals. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire that helps match them, then schedule a first session according to availability.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Vanessa uses Client-Centred Therapy to focus on each person’s experience. That means sessions start with the client’s priorities and the counsellor follows their lead, offering support and reflection to help people make sense of their feelings.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, provides practical steps for managing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It can be helpful for anxiety, mood difficulties and sleep problems by offering exercises and small experiments to try between sessions.
Psychodynamic thinking looks at how past relationships and early experiences influence current patterns. It can help people understand recurring problems and shift long-standing habits of relating to others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Vanessa will discuss options and help decide what fits a person’s goals and preferences. The choice can change over time as needs evolve, and the therapist and client review progress together.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow people to join from different locations when appropriate. It also makes shorter check-ins and flexible scheduling easier to arrange.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Vanessa help with?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, depression, relationship strain, grief, parenting pressures and addiction-related issues.
What is her general therapy style like?
She uses a person-centred approach that combines practical techniques and open conversation to address current problems and emotional patterns.
How much practice does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with adults, older adults and young people aged 14 to 25.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with BACP.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.