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Vanessa East, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
3 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGrief

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Vanessa East helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and grief. She also works with issues such as addictions, intimacy-related concerns, eating difficulties, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and the impact of life changes. Vanessa is based in the United Kingdom and offers counselling in English.

Her way of working is practical and responsive. She tailors sessions to what each person brings, using a mix of talking, cognitive work, and attention to physical responses.

Background and approach

Sessions can focus on a specific problem or look back at early life to understand how past experience shapes current patterns. Vanessa draws on several recognised approaches including attachment-based work, client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques, dialectical strategies, and existential themes. She aims to help people make sense of painful events and build tools for coping and emotional regulation.

She also uses hypnotherapy methods as part of an integrative practice. She has three years of professional experience and holds British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy membership, listed as BACP. Her background includes work with a range of agencies and many different presenting issues, from chronic pain and caregiver stress to codependency and identity concerns.

Vanessa offers sessions online to international clients. People can choose video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time that suits them.

Approaches in online therapy and how they help

Attachment-based work focuses on how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional responses. It helps people understand patterns of trust, closeness and separation so they can choose different ways of relating.

Client-centred therapy emphasises being heard. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows the person's pace, which can help when people need space to make sense of feelings and decisions.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers clear strategies to change unhelpful thinking and develop new coping skills for anxiety, low mood and stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Vanessa will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs and personal style, and she may combine approaches over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can fit into a shorter break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing or want ongoing, bite-sized support between sessions. These options make therapy more accessible for different schedules and needs.
What kinds of problems does Vanessa help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and grief, as well as relationship and intimacy-related difficulties. Other areas include addiction, eating issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar challenges and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Vanessa uses a practical, person-focused style and adapts to what each person needs. Sessions may involve talking, cognitive exercises, somatic attention and reflective exploration of past experiences.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of experience working with a range of agencies and presenting issues, including trauma, chronic pain and caregiver stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
Vanessa holds BACP membership and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Therapy can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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