Vipanan Sopasay

Online therapy for adults and young adults across the UK. Sessions are 50 minutes long, with availability Monday to Wednesday (9am to 6pm).

I offer a warm and collaborative way of working with over 8 years of experience working with adults in a counselling setting, including 7 years with Aberdeen Counselling and Information Services (ACIS) and 1.5 years with Childline.

I hold a Diploma in Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy. My training is grounded in person-centred therapy influenced by CBT, psychodynamic and mindfulness.

My interest in counselling grew from my own curiosity about what it really means to trust yourself, be yourself and feel connected to yourself - particularly when life feels emotionally complex, overwhelming or unclear. I believe people can lose connection with themselves while coping with life’s demands, expectations and difficult experiences.

I see counselling as a space where you can slow down, feel heard and understood, and begin to make sense of your experience. When we feel overwhelmed, it can be harder to notice patterns, think clearly and connect with what we need. We therefore do not have to rush into analysis or fixing. We can create enough space to become more settled, present and curious about what is happening.

Alongside my counselling training and psychological approaches, I have a personal interest in spirituality, the Law of Attraction and in the idea that our attention, thoughts, feelings and beliefs influence the way we experience life. I am also interested in energy, intuition and broader perspectives on human experience that may not always be captured by conventional psychological models.

I do not assume that one approach will suit everyone. We can explore what feels meaningful and useful for you, while keeping your goals, autonomy and lived experience at the centre.

We can draw on different therapeutic approaches and practical tools when appropriate but the relationship and our shared exploration remain at the heart of the work.

Our first session is an opportunity to get to know each other, talk about what has brought you to counselling and explore what you would like from our work together.

We will discuss your goals, your circumstances and anything you feel is important for me to understand.

You do not need to arrive knowing exactly what you want to talk about. Many people begin counselling simply knowing that something feels stuck, overwhelming, repetitive or difficult - without having a clear idea of what needs to change. We can begin wherever feels most natural and develop our direction together.

I am interested in understanding you as a whole person. This can include your thoughts, emotions, relationships, daily life, energy and the things that help you feel supported and connected to yourself.

We can talk about the approaches and tools that may be helpful, but there is no requirement to have everything figured out before we begin.

I want you to feel able to bring your whole self to counselling, including your own beliefs, spirituality, intuition and understanding of yourself and your life.