About

Vanessa Richards is a UK-licensed therapist with 5 years of clinical experience. She has specialised training and professional background supporting survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence, having worked within government services for over two years to help people process trauma and tell their stories in a respectful and supportive way.

Before moving into counselling she qualified and practised as a therapeutic radiographer, treating people with cancer for more than seven years. That clinical experience gives her a practical understanding of the cancer treatment journey and informs her work with patients, family members, spouses and friends who are affected by illness.

Vanessa has worked for several years in both the NHS and the private sector, supporting people with depression, stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem and confidence. She holds a Masters in integrative counselling and psychotherapy and uses that training to create an open, nonjudgemental space where feelings and thoughts can be explored.

Working in a relational, collaborative way, Vanessa aims to build a therapeutic relationship that supports each person’s needs. She identifies as a therapist of colour and as a Christian, and she offers therapeutic support across a range of life challenges. Vanessa recognises that reaching out for help takes courage and she is committed to accompanying people through that process.

Location:
United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Years Experience:
5
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
Yes
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Depression, Relationship, Relationship, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Addictions, ADHD, Adoption, Anger, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Coaching, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Disability, Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic violence, Eating, Family, Family of origin issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Foster care, Grief, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Parenting, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sexual trauma, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually impaired, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials:
  • NPI Number:
  • License: BACP #395767 exp 2026-01-20

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How much experience does Vanessa Richards have?

Vanessa Richards has 5 years of experience in providing therapy services.

In which languages does Vanessa Richards provide therapy?

Vanessa Richards provides therapy in English.

Where is Vanessa Richards located?

Vanessa Richards is located in United Kingdom.

How can I work with Vanessa Richards as my therapist?

You can work with Vanessa Richards through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

Does Vanessa Richards work with international clients?

Vanessa Richards does work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Vanessa Richards cost?

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How can I get started with therapy?

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