- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Guilt and shame work
About Vanessa
Vanessa Browell is an NCPS-credentialed counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 13 years' experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression and major life changes. She also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, workplace pressures and issues around self-esteem.
Vanessa helps people who are coping with trauma and abuse, anger, panic attacks and attachment or abandonment concerns. She has experience supporting visually impaired clients and women facing particular life stressors. Guilt and shame are listed among her focus areas and she will address those feelings alongside other difficulties clients bring.
Her work draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Conversations focus on what matters to the person in front of her and on practical, manageable steps to lessen distress. Sessions balance listening with gentle challenges to unhelpful thoughts and patterns.
Vanessa adapts the way she talks and plans work to each person's situation. She pays attention to how past experiences link to current reactions. Practical coping strategies and short-term goals are often used alongside deeper discussion when needed.
She accepts international clients and holds sessions in English. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial appointment.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client brings. In online sessions this means space to tell their story and have it heard without interruption. It is useful for processing grief, shame and problems tied to relationships.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Online CBT sessions use practical exercises, thought records and short homework tasks to reduce anxiety, panic and low mood. It works well for people wanting concrete steps alongside conversation.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before. They will agree the mix of listening and practical skills based on the client's needs and pace.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow a quieter check-in during a break from work. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt pace and technique to suit shorter check-ins or longer conversations as needed.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and life changes, plus compassion fatigue, trauma, anger and self-esteem issues.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She uses a mix of person-centred listening and CBT techniques to talk through guilt and shame and to challenge unhelpful thought patterns.
What experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with a range of issues including grief, visual impairment and workplace stress.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is credentialed as NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
Yes. She accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.