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London and Surrey based therapeutic counselling service. If you want to understand yourself better, counselling could be for you.

Many of us live our lives burdened by worries and problems which affect our ability to enjoy and make the most of our lives. Sometimes we need a trained professional to come alongside us, to help us make sense of where we are, and find freedom in our circumstances. You might be dealing with abuse, addictions, anger, anxiety, bereavement and loss, childhood memories, depression, disability, disappointment, divorce and separation, eating disorders, fear, guilt, loneliness, low self esteem, relationship problems, stress or unemployment. Whatever your difficulty, counselling may help. So what does counselling actually involve? We would meet for an assessment session and then you can decide if you would like further sessions. If you do, we will agree to work together with clear aims in a warm, accepting and therapeutic environment. You share your thoughts and feelings with me and I will use my counselling skills to help. Counselling is not a quick fix . As a client you must be prepared to embark on a journey which will involve increasing self awareness and may be uncomfortable at times. However I will be with you the whole time, supporting you with empathy and understanding. Counselling ultimately offers you the chance to 'feel free'. It can increase your well being and overall life satisfaction. Things clients have said about Vanessa

"Vanessa is an excellent counsellor. She was very accepting of me and helped me to go to difficult places." "I felt Vanessa was genuinely caring and interested in what I was saying. I felt she understood what I was talking about and she would check her understanding at times." "If I needed counselling in the future I would go to her again." "I have recommended Vanessa to friends."

15/10/2025

I absolutely loved reading about this initiative this morning. The power of group singing to improve mental health!

‘It gave me my voice back': How group singing is helping new mums with postnatal depression

New research suggests singing can be clinically effective at treating the symptoms and cost effective for the NHS.

10/10/2025

It’s World Mental Health Day 2025 and it’s also Baby Loss Awareness Week, so I thought it was time for a more personal post. When we were trying to conceive I went through the lowest point in my life so far. My mental health was badly affected by the cycle of hope and disappointment that came with each month. All I wanted was a baby and not getting pregnant put me in a really bad mental space.

Then, when we did finally get pregnant it was an ectopic pregnancy. Since then, I suffered four further miscarriages. During this time we experienced feelings of stress, loss and grieving, low self esteem and isolation. Eventually I developed depression.

My story ended happily. But that time gave me a deep empathy for people who are struggling in the same way. I did some specialist courses and now I’m able to use my counselling skills to help others walking that same road. If someone trusts you enough to confide in you about their infertility and/or baby loss journey make sure you listen, empathise, don’t offer helpful advice (they’ve heard it all before), offer them a hug and check in on them. I will always remember a friend’s kindness when she sent me a sympathy card and flowers after a miscarriage.

10/09/2025

It’s World Su***de Prevention Day and I’m thinking of all those who have been touched by the sadness of su***de in some way.

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If you want to understand yourself better, counselling could be for you. Many of us live our lives burdened by worries and problems which affect our ability to enjoy and make the most of our lives. Sometimes we need a trained professional to come alongside us, to help us make sense of where we are, and find freedom in our circumstances. You might be dealing with abuse, addictions, anger, anxiety, bereavement and loss, childhood memories, depression, disability, disappointment, divorce and separation, eating disorders, fear, guilt, loneliness, low self esteem, relationship problems, stress or unemployment. Whatever your difficulty, counselling may help. So what does counselling actually involve? We would meet for an assessment session and then you can decide if you would like further sessions. If you do, we will agree to work together with clear aims in a warm, accepting and therapeutic environment. You share your thoughts and feelings with me and I will use my counselling skills to help. Counselling is not a quick fix . As a client you must be prepared to embark on a journey which will involve increasing self awareness and may be uncomfortable at times. However I will be with you the whole time, supporting you with empathy and understanding. Counselling ultimately offers you the chance to 'feel free'. It can increase your well being and overall life satisfaction. Things clients have said about Vanessa

"Vanessa is an excellent counsellor. She was very accepting of me and helped me to go to difficult places."

"If I needed counselling in the future I would go to her again."

"I have recommended Vanessa to friends."