Vanessa Gordon, BACP
Vanessa Gordon helps people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to turn.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- +14 more
About Vanessa
Vanessa Gordon helps people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to turn. She writes simply and listens closely so people can say what matters and begin to make small changes. Vanessa is named here because she is the professional described in this profile.
She holds BACP registration, which is listed as a credential. Her practice focuses on everyday problems such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports people coping with relationship difficulties, grief, trauma and issues linked to identity and addiction.
Background and approach
Vanessa works with concerns around body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems and life transitions. Vanessa draws on several approaches to help people look at past patterns and what is happening now. Her work includes client-centred listening, narrative techniques to reframe personal stories, psychodynamic ideas about early relationships and solution-focused planning for practical steps.
She also uses internal family systems ideas to map different parts of the self and improve inner communication. Sessions often include relaxation, breath work and mindfulness tools to reduce day-to-day tension. Psychoeducation about self-care and building self-compassion is regularly part of the work.
She aims to keep things straightforward and practical so clients can try new ways of coping between sessions. Vanessa has five years of experience and works with adults in the United Kingdom. Conversations are held in English and offered through a range of online formats.
To begin, people are invited to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 379026 | December 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
What Vanessa works with
Everything Vanessa lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Vanessa lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to notice how past relationships shape current reactions and on internal family systems concepts to map different inner parts that influence feelings and behaviour. Finding the right mix is part of the process and the therapist will work collaboratively to choose approaches that match the client’s needs, goals and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and travel, allow for shorter check-ins or longer reflective sessions, and let people choose whether they want to be on camera or not. Registered or accredited professionals can use these formats to deliver the same practical tools, listening and planning that happen in face-to-face work.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Vanessa work with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, along with grief, trauma, addictions and self-esteem issues. Additional areas include body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness challenges and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is practical and person-focused. Vanessa combines listening with techniques that look at past patterns and build small, manageable steps for change.
What background and experience does she have?
She has five years of therapeutic experience working with adults facing a range of mental health and relational issues. Her work blends several approaches to match different needs.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
Vanessa holds BACP as a listed credential and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are fees handled for sessions?
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 Vanessa?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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