Vanessa Putnam, BACP

Vanessa Putnam is a trained counsellor based in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience supporting people through a range of life challenges. She has worked with adults, older adults and young people aged 14 to 25, offering help with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, grief and coping with loss, as well as parenting concerns.

Vanessa approaches each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect the individual needs and circumstances of each client. Her practice emphasizes a tailored process that seeks to meet practical goals while attending to emotional experience.

Taking the first step toward therapy often requires courage, and Vanessa recognizes and honors that decision. She looks forward to beginning the therapeutic journey with clients and building a collaborative relationship aimed at addressing their priorities and supporting meaningful change. Vanessa holds the BACP credential, indicating membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Approaches and online support with Vanessa Putnam

Vanessa uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own goals and experiences guide the work. This approach focuses on listening and helping people gain self-understanding, which can be useful for stress, self-esteem and life transitions.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that explores links between thoughts, feelings and behaviors to help manage symptoms such as anxiety or low mood. CBT offers structured tools and strategies that clients can apply between sessions.

In addition, Vanessa incorporates systemic ideas when working with relationships and family concerns, looking at patterns of interaction and communication to support healthier dynamics for couples and families.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Vanessa collaborates with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences and may combine elements from different approaches as appropriate.

Online therapy with Vanessa is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support while balancing other commitments and responsibilities.