I am licensed in the UK with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Vevena McLeish. 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.
I have been with Vevena since last year August 2024 and have achieved a lot with her guidance .
Written on Jul 04, 2025 after therapy with Vevena for 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Great listener, offers great advice and resources to process specific challenges.
Written on May 17, 2025 after therapy with Vevena for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
She is a an experienced and empathetic person. She understands what I come to say. I really feel like being heard and makes me to feel better.
Written on May 11, 2025 after therapy with Vevena for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, and adhd
Gives straight forward, concise advice.
Written on Apr 25, 2025 after therapy with Vevena for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Vevena is a very experienced therapist who makes clients feel very at ease when sharing personal information during sessions. She encourages clients to be brave and face social anxiety fears, to stand up for what they believe in, and to not take lying down the values that are important to them when faced with problems that arise within family dynamics, always remembering what they learned in their own families growing up.
Written on Dec 27, 2024 after therapy with Vevena for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Vevena is the therapist that I have been wanting to have my whole life. She is very empathetic, knows how to make you feel content, validates your feelings, educates you, listens very closely what you are saying. I could go on and on. She is an amazing therapist. I am grateful and feel blessed :)
Written on Oct 02, 2024 after therapy with Vevena for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Only one session so far, but found her an excellent listener and calm demeanor very reassuring
Written on Sep 30, 2024 after therapy with Vevena for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I enjoyed my first session with Vevena and feel positive
Written on Sep 23, 2024 after therapy with Vevena for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Incredibly honest and supportive.
Written on Sep 22, 2024 after therapy with Vevena for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd
Great conversation
Written on Sep 19, 2024 after therapy with Vevena for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis
Vevena is very empathetic and makes me feel seen and understood, I am able to be open and honest with her and know that I will face no judgement.
Written on Sep 17, 2024 after therapy with Vevena for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Compassionate therapist, who listens and empathises with me. She gives me actionable advice to help me manage my challenges. She is very positive and a lovely soul
Written on Sep 06, 2024 after therapy with Vevena for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Vevena is a fantastic listener she really took the time to understand myself and experiences before offering appropriate strategies. She encouraged me to self explore in theraphy which has been pivotal in my progress
Written on Aug 30, 2024 after therapy with Vevena for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
happy to find Vevena, professional therapist with huge experience and insights
Written on Aug 29, 2024 after therapy with Vevena for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Vevena is a therapist that shows a lot of empathy, a lot of warmth and her intelligence make each conversation reach levels of depth and clarity that I deem essential for one who adopts a journey of healing.
Written on Aug 24, 2024 after therapy with Vevena for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Vevena is a lovely lady, she listens to what I have to say and even if I am being ridiculous, she never makes me feel silly or wrong for how I'm feeling
Written on Aug 23, 2024 after therapy with Vevena for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
Love speaking to Vevena. Our talks reminds me of the conversations I wish I could have had with my mom.
Written on Aug 14, 2024 after therapy with Vevena for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Vevena really listens and truly cares. She has a huge heart. After searching and going through a few other therapist here I feel like I found someone that can give me genuine perspective. I feel heard and understood. Shes one of the best here to talk too if you need someone to listen to you
Written on Aug 12, 2024 after therapy with Vevena for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coach
Insightful and understanding. A good active listener, and a very helpful and kind person.
Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Vevena for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Vevena is attentive, calm and non biased. She has helped me improve my perspective and deal with a severe trauma bond. I highly recommend her as she’s kind and patient as well.
Written on Jun 25, 2024 after therapy with Vevena for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Vevena is an exceptional therapist and i really enjoyed our sessions together!
Written on Jun 23, 2024 after therapy with Vevena for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Vevena has been very helpful in my journey through therapy. She is always able to help me see situations from a different perspective than my own, which has immensely helped me with my anxiety. She is always very responsive when I send her messages at times when I am struggling. She truly listens to me during our sessions and always provides feedback and things I should further reflect on. She was even willing to help me get started with my CV/Resume, which I had been struggling with for years due to feelings of not being good enough. I would highly recommend her as a therapist.
Written on Oct 20, 2023 after therapy with Vevena for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I would recommend Vevena 100%! As a first time therapy, I was pleasantly surprise at how open and reassuring she was, always sharing her knowledge and wisdom. She provides great "homework" and advice and keeps track on what has been discussed. Thank you a million!
Written on Sep 23, 2023 after therapy with Vevena for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Great listener and alway showing good positive side to speaker, has great experience and taught me a lot about me.
Written on Aug 29, 2023 after therapy with Vevena for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She is exceptional, kind understanding, considerate and passionate go see extra mile to really reach out to you. I think her for the sheer amount of effort she has put into me she truly is a blessing and heaven sent if I knew therapists were like her I would of went years ago .
Written on Aug 26, 2023 after therapy with Vevena for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Vevena has offered me gentle guidance to find strength within myself to address my challenges in new ways that cause me less distress. She has given me a lifeline
Written on Aug 24, 2023 after therapy with Vevena for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Vevena is very down to earth, and very experienced. I have taken a lot of her wisdom and practices into my daily life, and seen a great improvement. She gives great homework and resources, and has helped me find a more centered and joyful perspective, as well as helping me a lot with my self esteem
Written on Jul 19, 2023 after therapy with Vevena for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Vevena has been an amazing guide, listening and providing understanding, empathy and advice that has helped me understand and improve my mental health.
Written on Jun 25, 2023 after therapy with Vevena for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compas
Vevena is a wonderful therapist. She is very knowledgeable and experienced. She not only listens and understands but also offers high quality and thoughtful support which has been extremely beneficial to me personally. Would definitely recommend her to a friend!
Written on Jun 24, 2023 after therapy with Vevena for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Great listener with sound advice. Very professional and understanding, I’m very grateful for the help.
Written on Jun 21, 2023 after therapy with Vevena for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
It’s nearly been a month since I started therapy and vevena made me feel safe and it made me feel comfortable to open up about my problems. She is really understanding and has solutions and I’ve never felt better before I feel happy and my thoughts aren’t clouded.
Written on Jun 19, 2023 after therapy with Vevena for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
It was very refreshing to talk with my therapist Vevena. She understands my culture and my perspectives on the underlying issues that I am now experiencing. I am very appreciative of the process used in ‘matching’ her to become my chosen therapist. It has helped me/ and is helping me tremendously.
Written on Jun 15, 2023 after therapy with Vevena for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
My journey with Vevena was short, but certainly was good enough.
I felt heard, and also in a safe place. In one session of hearing me, she could notice my patterns that I couldn't for years, so you can see how good she is.
Thank you, Vevena.
Written on Jun 07, 2023 after therapy with Vevena for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Was a pleasant experience, they listened to my concerns and helped me work through some of what I was feeling.
Written on Jun 03, 2023 after therapy with Vevena for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She is very professional
Keept time and a good listener.
Her accent makes things even more interesting
Written on May 31, 2023 after therapy with Vevena for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I was matched with Vevena quickly. She's been and incredible support to me during a tough time in my life. I would recommend her to anyone struggling with relationship problems, she is compassionate listener, I feel very safe with her.
Written on May 27, 2023 after therapy with Vevena for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Vevena has only been with me for a few weeks but I feel so heard and understood! So much of my baggage has truly been lifted and her wisdom and understanding of mental health is so valuable! Thank you for so much!
Written on Apr 30, 2023 after therapy with Vevena for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Vevena is professional, kind, a great listener, and is so insightful. I feel heard, seen, and helped after every session.
Written on Apr 08, 2023 after therapy with Vevena for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Vevena is a brilliant therapist and really allows you to express your thoughts and feelings without judgement. She shows empathy and displays knowledge and understanding when trying to rationalise and apply techniques that can help.
Written on Apr 05, 2023 after therapy with Vevena for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
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