Vanessa Vaughan Counselling

How I work

In my private practice, I only work with individual adults who are over 18.

As I believe that the relationship between counsellor and client is at the heart of what makes counselling helpful, I aim to develop a supportive and non-judgemental therapeutic relationship to enable you to feel listened to, understood and accepted.

My training in counselling was integrative.  This means that when I work, I draw on humanistic and psychodynamic theories, integrating knowledge, skills and techniques from each modality to suit your individual needs.

I work to provide a space in which you can tell your story and reflect, in the hope that you might feel heard and develop greater awareness and new perspectives.  From personal development and growth, you might benefit from a sense of greater wellbeing and a healthier and happier life.

To get in touch, please go to my Contact page

Experience

In addition to my private practice, I have the following experience.  

Counselling young people aged 16-19 and staff at a college of further education, covering a wide range of issues including anxiety and depression, anger, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, identity, neurodiversity, low self-esteem and loss of confidence, relationship issues, loss and bereavement.

I have thirteen years of experience volunteering for a charity as a bereavement supporter, helping individuals and families to process grief and loss, specialising in the challenges of a sudden death.

As a facilitator of local Anxiety and Depression groups, I have helped people to lower anxiety levels and manage depression.

I bring to my practice, experience as a tutor in an adult learning environment teaching languages to groups from diverse cultures and backgrounds and helping people to learn and achieve.

Qualifications & Professional Membership

CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.

Registered member (MBACP) of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).  I work in accordance with their ethical framework to ensure that I provide a safe and professional service for my clients.  As part of my membership, I am committed to supervision and ongoing professional development.

Enhanced DBS certificate and fully insured.

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