Vipanan Sopasay

I’m Vipanan, a counsellor in Aberdeen offering online therapy for anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, and feeling disconnected from yourself.

Many people I work with are used to pushing through and holding everything together, while feeling overwhelmed or exhausted underneath.

As you read, you might notice what happens in your body - whether something here feels steady, familiar, or right for you.

I know it’s not always easy to choose the right counsellor. We don’t often pause like this in everyday life - turning attention toward what we’re sensing rather than staying in our heads.

Yet the body is often already communicating through emotions, tension, or subtle signals about what feels right or not. Many of us were never taught how to recognise or trust this. Therapy offers a space to begin noticing again.

How I can help

I offer counselling online for:

Anxiety and overthinking

Burnout and emotional exhaustion

Feeling overwhelmed or stuck

Low self-esteem and self-doubt

Disconnection from yourself

People-pleasing and difficulty with boundaries

You don’t need to have a clear explanation for how you feel - often it begins with a sense that something isn’t quite right.

How I work

I am a pluralistic counsellor, with a person-centred foundation and influences from CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and body–mind awareness.

There isn’t one fixed way of working. We find what helps, together. Sometimes that means exploring thoughts and patterns. Other times it’s about stepping back and seeing things more clearly. And at times, it may involve noticing what is happening in your body and staying with it long enough for something to shift.

At the base of the work is learning to recognise your internal signals, while also staying connected to the wider context of your life - your experiences, relationships, and circumstances.

What to expect

Sessions are a space to slow down and begin to really listen to your needs, wants and hopes again - to get grounded enough in yourself to gain clarity, understanding, and release from old patterns. 

Sometimes the work feels quiet and gradual. At other times, it may feel more active or reflective. There can also be moments of uncertainty or messiness - that’s part of the process.

Over time, you may begin to notice:

A clearer sense of what you actually want - not what's expected of you

Less internal pressure and overthinking

More steadiness and self-trust

Feeling more able to make decisions without constant doubt or needing reassurance

For many, this doesn’t feel like achieving something new, but more like a sense of relief - like putting something down you didn’t realise you were carrying.

Experience

I have many years of experience working with adults in a counselling setting, including 7 years with Aberdeen Counselling and Information Services (ACIS).

I hold a Diploma in Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy. My training is grounded in person-centred therapy, with additional influences from CBT, psychodynamic, somatic and body-mind approaches, allowing me to work flexibly and responsively.

I am a registered member of the BACP (MBACP) and work within their ethical framework. I hold full professional indemnity and public liability insurance, am a member of the PVG Scheme, and am registered with the ICO for data protection.

Final note

You don’t need to arrive with the right words or a clear understanding of what’s wrong. If something here resonates, you’re welcome to get in touch.