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Vanessa Putnam, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issues

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Vanessa Putnam uses a client-focused approach to help people handle stress, anxiety, relationship strain and grief. She introduces practical ways to cope and talks things through in clear, straightforward language. Vanessa holds BACP registration and has worked in the United Kingdom for nine years.

Her sessions often begin by listening closely to what matters most to the person in front of her. She adapts the conversation to the issue at hand, whether that is parenting strain, addiction concerns, changes at work, or sleep and eating difficulties.

Background and approach

The aim is to find small, manageable steps that make a difference day to day. Vanessa draws on cognitive behavioural tools to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviours. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns from the past that keep repeating now.

Systemic and client-centred approaches help her consider how relationships and personal values shape current struggles. She has experience responding to trauma and abuse, managing compassion fatigue, and supporting people living with chronic illness or cancer-related stress. Vanessa also addresses attachment challenges, multicultural concerns and the effects of prejudice and discrimination.

Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video or phone, or via live chat and text messaging. The process begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability. Fees vary by location and are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How Vanessa’s approaches work online

Vanessa combines client-centred ways of working with cognitive behavioural and systemic ideas so online sessions feel practical and focused. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience first and uses open, non-judgemental listening to help people clarify what matters and build confidence in their own choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviours to reduce anxiety, low mood and sleep or eating problems. Systemic Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and everyday routines, which can be useful for parenting strain, blended family issues and communication problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Vanessa will talk through what feels most useful and adapt methods to the goals the person brings. That way the plan stays collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video is useful for deeper conversations, phone calls suit those with less bandwidth, live chat or text are handy for quick check-ins or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options give flexibility so people can keep up with weekly work, short updates or time-limited support depending on what they need.
What kinds of concerns does Vanessa help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship worries, plus issues like parenting strain, addictions, sleep and eating problems.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Vanessa uses a client-centred approach combined with cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas to tailor sessions to each person's needs.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with a range of concerns in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she use?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are paid through a subscription 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 sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
9 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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