I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor accredited with the British Counselling Society (BACP )
I use Person Centred, CBT, Psychodynamics, Creative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Bereavement counselling skills to help clients to understand and manage their symptoms. I adapt my therapeutic approach in order to meet the needs of my clients.
I have experience working ethically with vulnerable people including adults and children (11-18). I am receiving 1.5 hours supervision once a month and also regularly attending different training courses as part of Continuous Professional Development.
I also have a Degree in Psychology which gives me a great understanding on the basis of human behaviour on distress situations.
I am bilingual speaker (English/Spanish) so I can offer counselling in both languages to adults and teenagers. I am licensed in the UK with 7 years of professional work experience.
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, coping with grief and loss, & parenting issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.
During these years of experience, I have had the opportunity of working in different organizations and with a variety of issues.
Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! Thanks for reading my description. Vanessa
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Depression, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP (Accred) #384869
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Vanessa Gillespie. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Very empathic therapist, who treats you kindly and warmly without judgement a is always ready to give you more positive or profound point of view on your situation.
Written on Sep 08, 2025 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Vanessa es una excelente terapista. Me escucha y me ayuda a ver las cosas desde una perspectiva diferente y que no me deje encerrar en los problemas
Written on Jun 01, 2024 after therapy with Vanessa for 11 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and parenting issues
Vanessa understands my emotions very well and gives good exercises for me to do during the week before the following meeting. I am happy to have been matched with her.
Written on Jul 03, 2023 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Vanessa is helping with my process of taking control of my thoughts, therefore actions and ultimately a better outcome.
I feel comfortable sharing my experiences with Vanessa, always directs me in the right direction to make my daily struggles more manageable.
Written on May 02, 2023 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 months on issues concerning self esteem, and coping with life changes
Vanessa is a great therapist. She has help me to understand my feelings better, she's a good listener and I feel confortable talking with her.
Written on Feb 13, 2023 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Vanessa is great. She is very responsive and keep me engaged on working on myself. Highly recommend her.
Written on Jan 19, 2023 after therapy with Vanessa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues