Vanessa Gordon, BACP
Integrative counsellor for personal renewal
- Integrative therapy approach
- Trauma and relationship specialist
- Mindfulness and self-care guidance
About Vanessa Gordon
Vanessa Gordon is an integrative therapeutic counsellor who blends several evidence-informed approaches to support clients through personal change and recovery. She draws primarily on person-centred methods, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused techniques to explore how past experiences, present patterns, and interpersonal relationships shape a person’s identity and daily functioning. Vanessa combines these talking therapies with practical skills training in mindfulness, emotional freedom techniques (EFT), Ho’oponopono practices, and meditation to help clients notice and shift unhelpful beliefs and patterns across emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions.
She also practices Reiki II, offering gentle hands-on and distance energy work alongside relaxation exercises designed to encourage the body’s natural balancing responses. As a trained Mental Health First Aid facilitator, Vanessa brings experience working with adults facing a range of mental health challenges, from mild to severe, including attachment difficulties, co-dependency, identity concerns, trauma, abuse, violence, addictions, and relationship problems. She provides psychoeducation on self-love and self-care and supports clients in rebuilding self-validation, addressing shame and guilt, and improving communication and intimacy.
Vanessa is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and approaches her practice with ambition for her clients and a commitment to integrative, personalised care.
She also practices Reiki II, offering gentle hands-on and distance energy work alongside relaxation exercises designed to encourage the body’s natural balancing responses. As a trained Mental Health First Aid facilitator, Vanessa brings experience working with adults facing a range of mental health challenges, from mild to severe, including attachment difficulties, co-dependency, identity concerns, trauma, abuse, violence, addictions, and relationship problems. She provides psychoeducation on self-love and self-care and supports clients in rebuilding self-validation, addressing shame and guilt, and improving communication and intimacy.
Vanessa is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and approaches her practice with ambition for her clients and a commitment to integrative, personalised care.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Vanessa Gordon have?
Vanessa Gordon has 5 years of experience.
Is Vanessa Gordon a registered therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: BACP.
In which languages does Vanessa Gordon provide therapy?
Vanessa provides therapy in English.
Where is Vanessa Gordon located?
Vanessa is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Vanessa Gordon as my therapist?
You can work with Vanessa Gordon through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Vanessa Gordon work with international clients?
Vanessa Gordon does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Vanessa Gordon cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions with Vanessa Gordon
Vanessa commonly integrates Client-Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy into her work. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises empathic listening and the client’s own resources, helping people build self-acceptance and stronger self-esteem. Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence current relationships and emotional responses, which can be helpful for issues like attachment, trauma, and identity concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and short-term goals, supporting clients who want clear strategies to manage stress, anxiety, or relationship difficulties.
Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Vanessa works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the focus as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure sessions align with what the client hopes to achieve.
Online therapy with Vanessa is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access registered professionals from home or work, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.