Vanessa Cole

I am a qualified integrative psychotherapist and counsellor. This means that I have knowledge of a number of different approaches to therapy, and use these to meet the individual needs of my clients. In particular, I draw on contemporary psychoanalysis, attachment theory and theories of the body in psychotherapy. My training and qualification were at The Minster Centre, a leading institute for integrative psychotherapy. I have a master's degree in integrative psychotherapy and counselling and a diploma in integrative counselling.

Overall my interest is in helping people to deeply know and understand themselves, and in turn to lead the lives they want. I support my clients in working through life’s challenges, and have particular experience in helping with loss, loneliness and difficulty in relationship. I firmly believe that therapy should be an experience of kindness and acceptance, and these principles are at the heart of my work.

Before becoming a psychotherapist I worked for a number of years for a large company. I have a good understanding of the stresses and strains of corporate life and of work within other large organisations, and where relevant can use this to help my clients.

Sessions can run on an open-ended basis or for an agreed number of weeks or months. 

They can be in person, online, by phone or a combination. 

My practice is at Westminster Therapy Associates, No. 6, Lower Grosvenor Place, London, SW1W 0EN. It is around 5 minutes' walk from Victoria station.