Vanessa Putnam, BACP

Vanessa Putnam is a counsellor who bases her work on the person in front of her. She uses straightforward conversation and practical tools to help people facing stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strains and parenting pressures. Vanessa also supports people dealing with grief, loss and the effects of trauma and addiction. She holds BACP which is shown as BACP in her credentials.

Vanessa has nine years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She has worked with adults, older adults and young people aged 14 to 25. In sessions she adapts the pace and focus to each person's needs, so conversations might include symptom management, problem-solving and looking at patterns that repeat in relationships.

Her approach draws on client-centred ideas, cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic thinking. Vanessa uses these alongside systemic perspectives when family or communication patterns are part of the concern. This mix lets her combine practical strategies with attention to background and personal history.

She aims for a respectful and sensitive working style. People can expect a tailored plan rather than a one-size-fits-all model. Vanessa encourages small steps and clear goals so progress can be noticed between sessions.

If you are unsure how to begin, she asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire. The results help match priorities and shape the first sessions together.

How Vanessa’s approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and the relationship with the counsellor. It involves open conversation and reflecting back what matters to you, helping clarify priorities and build trust.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It uses simple exercises and practical techniques to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and change unhelpful patterns.

Psychodynamic work pays attention to past experiences and recurring relationship patterns. This can help when long-standing themes are affecting current mood, attachment or communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit your needs, goals and preferences. Early sessions are used to set priorities and agree what to try first, and this can change as progress is made.

For practicalities, please confirm available session formats before booking because the profile does not specify them. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue work at times of illness or during caregiving responsibilities without rearranging far-reaching plans.