- Client-centred approach
- Psychodynamic perspective
- Solution-focused steps
About Vanessa
Vanessa Gordon is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years' experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, and concerns such as addiction, grief, and low self-esteem. Vanessa also lists life purpose, career questions and coping with major life changes among her areas of focus.
Vanessa uses a mix of approaches that look at the past, the present and how people relate to others. She draws on client-centred work alongside psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas to help people understand patterns and find practical steps forward. She also names narrative methods and Internal Family Systems among the ways she works with personal stories and internal parts.
Sessions include talking, psychoeducation and simple skills practice. Vanessa teaches mindfulness, emotional freedom techniques (EFT), Ho'oponopono phrasing exercises and basic relaxation methods aimed at reducing stress and easing emotional tension. She has experience with attachment issues, co-dependency, identity and self-concept concerns and with people who have experienced trauma, abuse or violence.
Vanessa mentions distance and hands-on energy techniques in her broader practice and works with physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects when clients want that. She is a Mental Health First Aid facilitator and integrates teaching about self-love and self-care alongside therapeutic conversations.
People seeking help with feeling stuck, making career or life-direction choices, or rebuilding after loss or separation may find her way of working straightforward and practical. To confirm session formats and current arrangements, check the online therapy options before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
Vanessa often combines client-centred ways of listening with psychodynamic thinking and solution-focused techniques. Client-centred work means the therapist listens closely and follows the person’s priorities to help them feel heard and understood. Psychodynamic ideas look at past patterns and how they influence current relationships and feelings. Solution-focused work concentrates on small, practical steps and clear goals to change what is happening now.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Vanessa talks through options with each person and chooses methods together based on current goals, preferences and what feels most useful. That collaborative discussion can continue across sessions so the way of working can change as needs evolve.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online counselling helps fit sessions into a busy life because meetings can be easier to schedule around work, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Others prefer longer conversations that mirror in-person sessions. A clear practical plan about timing, goals and homework is offered to help sessions slot into everyday routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationships and family issues, addictions, grief, self-esteem and life-purpose questions.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She combines client-centred listening with psychodynamic reflection and solution-focused steps to look at patterns and try practical changes.
What experience does she have?
She has five years of therapeutic experience working with adults on attachment, co-dependency, trauma, identity and addiction-related issues.
What credential and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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