About Vanessa, Hornchurch, Romford

Kindly note:

I’m currently reviewing my practice and not taking on new clients.

Some pages may be a little outdated—thank you for your patience while I refresh and realign things.

 

I am a fully accredited and qualified psychotherapist/counsellor trained in Psychodynamic Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). In recent years, I have developed an interest in Existential Counselling.This means that I typically don’t offer stand-alone CBT support in my practice, although I was trained on a limited number of protocol-oriented CBT courses. Now, I may integrate CBT elements when beneficial. If you are looking for CBT clinicians, a good and respectable directory is CBT Therapist . You can filter your search based on your needs.

I work only with adult age clientele.

This is my second career, and I have a passion for it. Previously I worked in both the Digital and Shipping industries with extensive experience in multinational organisations and start-ups, where I held numerous positions.

Then, I joined The Samaritans, and from there, my curiosity and willingness to help others brought me to study as a counsellor. My experience as a client receiving psychotherapy has been equally significant.

In addition to my work in private practice, I have experience as a Bereavement Counsellor and University Student Counsellor in the charity and public sectors.

In my calm office, I provide a place that is confidential, warm, non-judgemental and open to exploring any aspects of your life that are important to you.

I value diversity, and I am anti-discrimination in all its forms:

  • LGBTIQA+Ally
  • Sex-positive
  • Kink and BDSM friendly
  • Neurodivergent-affirmative
  • Pro-self-advocacy (knowing yourself, knowing your needs, and knowing how to get what you need)
  • Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity (GSRD)-affirmative
  • Anti-racist.

Having said this, I know the importance of continuous learning and identifying my blind spots.

Qualifications

  • BSc (Honours) Psychology with Counselling – in progress
  • Diploma in Online Counselling
  • BACP Accredited FdSc Counselling and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
  • HCE Psychodynamic Counselling and Organisational Dynamics

I engage in CPD, expanding my expertise and knowledge via weekly attendance at clinical supervision, conferences, seminars, and workshops.

Professional Registrations

  • Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), MBACP (Accred), 289227
  • Professional Member of the Association for Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO)

I practice in abidance with:

 

I provide confidentiality within these guidelines.

My private practice is insured by Towergate Insurance. ZOVX01IN01.

Causes

  • I support a total ban on Conversion Therapy in the UK; please visit www.banconversiontherapy.com to join me in protecting LGBTQ+ members of our society from this torturous practice.
  • I oppose Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).
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