- Attachment informed
- Client-centred
- CBT and DBT skills
About Vanessa
Vanessa East is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years' experience. She works with issues commonly faced by young adults such as stress, anxiety, relationship strain, identity questions and coping with life changes. Vanessa also supports people navigating grief, trauma, addiction concerns, ADHD and self-esteem difficulties.
Her approach is flexible and conversational. She combines talking therapy with practical exercises and body-focused techniques. Sessions can concentrate on immediate symptoms like panic or sleeplessness, or look back at early experiences that still affect day-to-day life.
Vanessa draws on attachment-informed work to look at how relationships shape responses to stress. She also uses client-centred listening so the pace is set by the person in the room. Cognitive methods help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop new ways of responding.
She describes using somatic tools and hypnotherapy approaches alongside psychotherapy when appropriate. That can mean simple grounding practices, breathing work, or guided self-hypnosis to manage strong feelings. The aim is practical relief as well as understanding why patterns repeat.
Vanessa has worked in a variety of agency settings and with people who have experienced trauma, chronic health problems, loss and complex relational issues. She welcomes people who want to look at how early life affects current relationships and daily coping. If unsure about session options, she advises checking the available formats before booking.
How Vanessa’s approaches translate to online work
Vanessa uses attachment-informed work to explore how early relationships shape current patterns. That approach looks at connection styles, trust and how people respond to closeness or rejection, which can be useful for relationship stress and intimacy issues.She also employs client-centred therapy, which focuses on attentive listening and letting the person set the pace. This helps when someone needs time to talk through pressures such as starting a job, moving away from home, or feeling behind peers.
Cognitive methods are used to identify thinking patterns that maintain anxiety or low mood, and to practise small behavioural changes. These tools are practical and can be carried into daily routines between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Vanessa will discuss options with the client and adapt methods based on needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision helps match techniques to what a person wants to achieve.
The original profile does not list session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study or work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk-based and body-focused techniques can both be used remotely, for example through paced breathing, grounding exercises and written homework that fit into everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, trauma, addictions and a range of life-change issues including ADHD and self-esteem.
How would she work with me in sessions?
She uses a blend of client-centred listening, attachment-informed conversation and cognitive techniques to address thoughts and behaviour. Practical exercises and body-based methods are often included.
What is her professional background?
She has three years' experience and has worked in several agency settings with people facing trauma, chronic health issues and relational difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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