- CBT
- Client-centred
- Psychodynamic
About Vanessa
Vanessa Putnam is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience. She works with adults on common problems such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and coping with life changes. Vanessa also supports people with parenting concerns and issues around sleep, eating and self-esteem.
She uses a mix of approaches to suit different needs. Conversations are person-led and focus on practical ways to manage day-to-day problems. Clients can expect a calm, straightforward style and attention to what matters most to them right now.
Vanessa has experience across a broad range of concerns including trauma and abuse, addictions, chronic illness, and caregiver stress. She has also worked with people dealing with attachment issues, multicultural concerns and the effects of discrimination. That background informs how she listens and plans work together.
Sessions generally aim to clarify what is causing distress and test small changes that make daily life easier. Cognitive behavioural techniques may be used to tackle unhelpful thinking and behaviours. Psychodynamic ideas can help when patterns from the past affect current relationships. Systemic thinking is drawn on when family interactions or blended family situations are part of the difficulty.
Practicalities such as scheduling and the subscription-based payment model are explained when booking. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange a first session through the site.
How Vanessa’s approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and pace. The counsellor listens and reflects to help people clarify what matters and identify next steps. This approach suits people who want space to work through their thoughts and decide on priorities.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and short experiments to change unhelpful habits and reduce symptoms like worry or low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Vanessa will discuss options with clients and try methods that fit their goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online appointments because they fit around study, work or caring responsibilities and make it easier to keep to regular meetings. Others prefer a shorter check-in or a quieter, one-to-one conversation without the need to travel. Registered or accredited professionals can help arrange times that fit everyday life while working toward the client’s aims.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, parenting concerns and other adult issues such as sleep, eating and self-esteem.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centred approach that keeps conversations focused on practical, manageable steps and on what the client wants to change.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with adult clients across a range of concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does she run sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are used?
Please confirm the current session options before booking as the biography does not specify formats.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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