Vanessa Higgins, BACP
Vanessa Higgins is a BACP counsellor with ten years of practical experience supporting people through difficult times.
About Vanessa
Vanessa Higgins is a BACP counsellor with ten years of practical experience supporting people through difficult times. She works with clients facing depression, anxiety, stress and emotional distress. Her manner is calm and straightforward, helping people talk through immediate problems and make steady progress.
Vanessa uses an integrative approach that draws on several evidence-based methods. She adapts what she does to fit each person rather than following a single method for everyone.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear goals, coping skills and understanding patterns that keep problems going. People who come to Vanessa often want practical ways to manage mood, improve self-esteem or process grief and trauma. She also helps with relationship strains, abandonment and attachment concerns, chronic illness, caregiver stress and communication problems.
Conversations are paced to match what the person needs at the time. Vanessa offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for ongoing work. She usually schedules most sessions on Mondays and on Fridays, with other times appearing sometimes during the week.
Appointments are organised through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Her approach is direct but warm. She listens, helps people identify next steps, and supports them to try out new ways of coping.
If someone wants to begin, they complete a short matching questionnaire and book a slot that suits their schedule.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 280396 | August 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Vanessa works with
Everything Vanessa lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Online support
Finding the right blend is collaborative. Vanessa will discuss options with each person, try different ways of working and agree goals together. The approach can shift as needs change, and the therapist helps people decide what feels most useful for them.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and a face-to-face feel. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier for brief check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter, more frequent check-ins or when writing helps to clarify thoughts. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving or mobility limits while keeping a steady course of support.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can be addressed?
Vanessa works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma-related issues, plus self-esteem and mood difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses an integrative approach, adapting methods to suit each person and focusing on practical coping strategies and clearer ways of thinking about problems.
How much experience does she have?
Vanessa has ten years of experience working as a professional counsellor with people facing emotional distress and mood-related challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Vanessa is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Work is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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