Vanessa Anthony, BACP, NCPS

Vanessa Anthony is a UK-based therapist accredited by BACP and NCPS, accreditations that indicate professional training and adherence to recognised standards in the United Kingdom. She brings a person-centred foundation alongside cognitive behavioural therapy skills to support people through a wide range of life challenges.

Vanessa has worked with clients dealing with stress and anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and the process of grief and loss. Her experience includes working across different cultures, faiths, and neurodivergences, and she draws on that breadth to offer respectful, flexible support. Vanessa emphasises the strengths each person brings and treats clients as the experts of their own stories, helping them build on what already works for them.

Recognising that the decision to seek change requires courage, Vanessa provides steady, evidence-informed guidance aimed at helping people move toward a more fulfilling and happier life. She offers collaborative work that focuses on practical steps and personal insight, and she looks forward to supporting new clients as they begin their therapeutic journey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Vanessa draws on client-centred therapy to create a respectful, collaborative space where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach focuses on understanding each person’s experience, identifying strengths, and supporting personal growth in areas such as relationships, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy - a practical, goal-oriented method that helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and develop new skills. CBT can be especially helpful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and everyday difficulties that affect mood and functioning.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Vanessa works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts interventions over time so they remain relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Vanessa offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, accommodate different comfort levels, and maintain continuity of care when in-person sessions are not possible.