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Vanessa Higgins, BACP

Vanessa Higgins is a BACP-registered counsellor with more than ten years' experience supporting people through hard times.

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About Vanessa

Vanessa Higgins is a BACP-registered counsellor with more than ten years' experience supporting people through hard times. She focuses on practical, steady support for anxiety, depression, stress and trauma. Her approach is calm and compassionate, aimed at helping people feel heard and more able to manage daily life.

Vanessa adapts what she does to each person. She draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to match the client's needs.

Background and approach

Sessions move at a pace set by the client and focus on what feels most useful right now. Many people come to her with grief, low self-esteem, or relationship and communication problems. She also works with issues such as chronic health concerns, caregiver stress, abandonment and attachment difficulties, and feelings of isolation and guilt.

Vanessa helps people talk through these topics and find clearer ways to cope. Her style is straightforward and supportive. She offers practical tools alongside space to reflect and process emotions.

The aim is to help clients build steadier routines and clearer ways of thinking that make daily life easier. Sessions are available by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. Appointments are mainly on Mondays and Fridays, with some other slots that vary week to week.

To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a session is scheduled based on availability.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	280396	August 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

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How evidence-based techniques work online

Vanessa uses a small set of evidence-based approaches and adapts them to each person. Cognitive behavioural techniques focus on noticing and changing unhelpful thoughts and habits to reduce anxiety and low mood. These methods are practical and often include short exercises to try between sessions.

Person-centred ideas put the client's experience at the centre of the work, offering a warm, non-judgemental space to talk and be heard. This approach helps people explore feelings and build self-understanding at their own pace.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a joint process. The counsellor will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then try methods that suit those aims. Adjustments are made as therapy progresses so the plan stays relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text messaging, helping therapy fit into busy lives. Video calls let people use visual cues and deeper conversation, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier for short check-ins. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief reflections, written check-ins or when being on camera is not wanted. These options make it easier to arrange regular sessions and to keep therapy going around work and family commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. Additional focus areas include grief, self-esteem, attachment and relationship-related issues.

How would you describe the therapy style?

The approach is adaptable and down-to-earth. Sessions combine listening with practical techniques and reflective conversation to help people manage their day-to-day.

What experience does the counsellor have?

She has ten years of professional counselling experience working with a wide range of emotional and mental health concerns.

What credentials and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How much does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and the subscription model used by the platform. Sessions run on a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the times and availability shown.