Vanessa Anthony, BACP, NCPS
Client-centered CBT therapist for life changes
- Stress and anxiety
- Family and relationships
- Trauma and grief support
About Vanessa Anthony
Vanessa Anthony is a UK-based therapist with 9 years of clinical experience who combines client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches to support people through life challenges. She holds BACP and NCPS accreditation, recognitions that reflect established professional training and standards in the United Kingdom. Vanessa works with a broad range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and fatherhood issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with major life changes.
Her practice has experience with people from different cultures, faiths, and neurodivergent backgrounds, and she aims to tailor support to each person’s context and needs. Vanessa approaches therapy from the perspective that each person is the expert on their own story and brings strengths that can be used to overcome obstacles. She values collaboration, respect, and clear goals, and she encourages those taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life by offering steady support through the therapeutic process.
Vanessa is currently accepting clients in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. She welcomes the opportunity to meet new clients and assist them as they begin their next chapter.
Her practice has experience with people from different cultures, faiths, and neurodivergent backgrounds, and she aims to tailor support to each person’s context and needs. Vanessa approaches therapy from the perspective that each person is the expert on their own story and brings strengths that can be used to overcome obstacles. She values collaboration, respect, and clear goals, and she encourages those taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life by offering steady support through the therapeutic process.
Vanessa is currently accepting clients in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. She welcomes the opportunity to meet new clients and assist them as they begin their next chapter.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Vanessa Anthony have?
Vanessa Anthony has 9 years of experience working as a therapist.
Is Vanessa Anthony a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP and NCPS credentials.
In which languages does Vanessa Anthony provide therapy?
Vanessa provides therapy in English.
Where is Vanessa Anthony located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Vanessa Anthony as my therapist?
You can work with Vanessa Anthony through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Vanessa Anthony work with international clients?
Vanessa Anthony does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Vanessa Anthony cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Support
Vanessa draws on client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and collaborating with each person to identify their goals and build on existing strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to help clients understand and shift unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior - it is practical and goal-oriented, and often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. Mindfulness therapy offers simple practices to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can be helpful for managing emotion, improving sleep, and coping with overwhelming thoughts.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Vanessa works together with each client to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time in a collaborative way. Clients are involved in shaping the direction and pace of the work.
Online therapy with Vanessa is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and lifestyles. These options make it easier to access regular support without travel, allowing therapy to fit around work, family, and other commitments. Licensed professionals can deliver effective therapeutic work through these formats, helping clients make meaningful progress in ways that suit their daily life.