Vanessa Beesley

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings in person between 5pm and 9pm

£45 for 50 minutes.

Hello and welcome.

Are you ready to invest in yourself? My belief is that counselling can work on many levels to help you. My belief is that relationships (with ourselves, others and in the counselling room itself) are the core foundation to developing a more satisfying life. We all need support at certain times and in different ways. 

Counselling is a unique and personal experience, just like each one of us. I walk with you and help you to get to know yourself at a deeper level so that you can meet challenges, and take steps towards the life you want.

I have counselling experience in mental health charitable organisations and working on helplines. 

I work according to your need, and this may be short-term or longer term work, essentially it's your choice, and if I feel you would benefit from additional support, I will try to make recommendations.

I work under the ethical and professional guidelines of the BACP Ethical Framework which you can access on their website. This should reassure you that I have your interests at heart. 

I was drawn to counselling because I wanted to connect and work authentically with people, and enable others to find a way to live with less fear, more confidence and more connections. I felt that this element was being lost in our society.

As well as CPCAB L4 in Therapeutic counselling, I have a degree in Sociology/Philosophy,  and a background mainly in the education sector. 

The reasons for someone choosing to see a counsellor are as wide-ranging and complex as the human condition itself. Whatever thoughts, feelings or behaviours you are struggling with, I offer a safe, compassionate and private space for you to work through your concerns without feeling judged. If you feel comfortable with your counsellor, you will find it easier to explore and express yourself. This increased awareness and reflection can lead to a deeper understanding of yourself and enrichment of your experiences. Change is not solely action-based, but includes internal shifts within, which can give you new perspectives, release stuckness and facilitate the changes you would like to make. If you're open to it, sometimes I like to work in creative ways, alongside talking therapy, as I find it often helps express parts of you that might otherwise be difficult to access. This is gentle and nuanced and I'm guided by you as much as you are by me. This might involve visualisation, body work, small world role play, drawing or writing. 

I am trained in gestalt, person-centred, psychosynthesis and psychodynamic theory and I use these approaches in my work according to the needs of each client. 

Perhaps you have a clear idea of your issues and goals. Or perhaps you just need a safe space to talk and to be heard. Whether you're faced with challenging life circumstances or are feeling stuck, confused, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed, even if you can't pinpoint why, or just want a safe place to talk freely, please get in touch.

I offer an introductory chat for free by telephone, where we can discuss what you're wanting from counselling, and to decide if I'm the right person for you to see.