Vanessa Gordon , BACP

Vanessa Gordon is a counsellor who helps people work through stress, anxiety, relationship pain and self-esteem struggles. She works with adults facing grief, addictions, eating concerns, bipolar mood issues and the fallout of trauma and abuse. Vanessa also supports people navigating career changes, intimacy-related issues and questions around identity and LGBT matters.

Her style combines practical conversation with a focus on the stories that shape a person. Sessions aim to look at past experiences and current patterns so clients can make small, meaningful changes. Vanessa uses gentle teaching of mindfulness and self-care skills so new habits can be practiced between meetings.

She draws on a mix of Client-Centred, Psychodynamic and Solution-Focused ideas to suit each person. That means the work can include listening deeply, noticing repeat patterns, and setting achievable goals. Internal Family Systems and Narrative Therapy ideas are also part of her approach when helpful.

Vanessa holds BACP as a professional credential and has five years of experience supporting adults with a range of difficulties. She offers straightforward discussion about what is getting in the way and practical steps to move forward.

People who choose Vanessa often want a collaborative, down-to-earth counsellor who balances understanding emotions with tools to cope. She aims to create a space where clients can explore wounds, build self-compassion and try different ways of relating to themselves and others.

How Vanessa’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on clear listening and acceptance. The counsellor follows the person’s pace, reflects what they say and encourages self-directed growth; this approach is useful for self-esteem, anxiety and relationship concerns.

Narrative Therapy treats problems as separate from the person by looking at the stories they tell about themselves. It helps people reframe difficult experiences and create more helpful personal narratives for grief, identity and body image issues.

Psychodynamic ideas look at repeated patterns that come from past relationships. Bringing those patterns into awareness can change how someone reacts to stress, intimacy and attachment struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then try different ways of working in a collaborative way. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can change as needed.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let the therapist observe tone and expression while keeping sessions face-to-face. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and work well for shorter check-ins. Live chat or text messaging can suit people who prefer writing to speaking or who want brief, on-the-go support. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, caregiving and other commitments.