Vanessa Williams

Hi, my name is Vanessa, I am a qualified, integrative psychotherapist.  British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Accreditation, my practice has met higher standard as a competent, ethical and independent practitioner.

I offer counselling in Leeds in central locations. I am passionate about supporting others.  I work and support children from 11 years old, young people, adults and couples who require help with a wide range of difficulties, needs, experiences, life stages and situations.

I offer both remote and face to face sessions.  

Counselling can help overcome your painful experiences and feelings. I provide a confidential, warm, friendly space where you are listened to and what you say matters. My role is to help you make sense of your world so you can discover how to move forward in your life.

My own journey has been the driving force and motivation to assist individuals to remove barriers and overcome their difficulties. I would be privileged to share your journey, using my own mixed heritage experiences I work with diverse clients to celebrate who they are to assist the development of a positive identity. Cultural competencies, also experienced in successfully working with clients from Africa, Asia, America, Australia, Canada, Caribbean, Jamaica, China, Japan, Italy, India, France, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Romania, Germany, South Africa, Ireland and Scotland.

A drive and commitment to both personal and professional development. I undertake training, development and learnings from client work to offer a safe, effective and supportive way of working.
If you are ready to take the next step please contact me here:

How I work
I offer an integrative approach because we are all unique individuals. I believe it is important that counselling techniques are tailored to your individual needs to assist growth and change.

What I want to offer you as your counsellor

• Space for your thoughts and feelings
• Empathy
• Understanding
• Unconditional positive regard
• Genuineness and trust

l will provide a safe, comfortable, confidential environment to listen and accept what you know and feel without judgement that values your feelings, views and difficulties. I will work at your pace and use approaches that are best suited to your needs and difficulties to assist you to understand your experiences, thoughts and feelings. Together we can work out what you need to do so you can make your own choices.

Counselling sessions can range from short–term to long-term according to your wishes and needs, I always work in your best interest.

The next step...
If you have any questions, or would like to book a no-obligation initial session so we can meet in person, please email or call me on 0794813984

Counselling sessions last 50 minutes and cost £50 for individual clients, couples counselling is £80.  Sessions can be booked in block sessions or we can discuss your circumstances to find the best way of working for you.

Reduced rate for students, trainee counsellors and clients on a low income/benefits, upon receipt of relevant documentation.

Please email or call me on 07948139840 to set up your initial no-obligation session.

*Flexible appointments can also be arranged to suit you.

Client  and organisation testimonials

Throughout my counselling training and career, I have supported diverse individuals and clients to change and move forward. Clients have made positive evaluations  and recommendations;

"Having suffered from BBD for most of my life, I felt ready for change. I came to Vanessa not expecting much...as in ways I gave up on any possible progression.  Vanessa as given me the tools to deal with it. I have shifted and dealt with some exposure that I never dreamed I would ( or could) do. I also felt I could be open with Vanessa which helped in my forward positive progress".

"From the beginning of my counselling journey you have been profoundly patient and supportive. I found your professional independence and empathy to be a pivotal part of my recovery. You have listened and provided thoughtful counselling support when I needed it most. Thank you so much for all your help".

"I found 6 sessions for coping with stress have been useful. They were structured and I felt I could go at my own pace.  We measured anxiety and low mood scores frequently to get a handle on progress and the direction I was heading. Coping strategies have left me more able to face daily challenges with COVID and workplace.  Vanessa was patient and ready to listen and offer reassurance and provide useful guidance and resources that have left me stronger , and happier. I would recommend talking to Vanessa if you are feeling stressed and unhappy, you will feel the benefits afterwards".

"Vanessa has been very supportive as a therapist, being able to discuss various types of personal issues and navigate the complexities while helping to uplift my mood and self esteem. Most of our sessions were on the phone making it trickier but Vanessa helped to make these go smoother and put me at ease, Thanks"!

Excellent comments from AXXA PPP Healthcare.

“Your help has changed my life”.

“Thank you for listening and understanding - it makes sense”.

“I never thought counselling would help me understand what I need but it as, I feel much happier".

"I've taken control back of my decisions and life, it feels great".

"Brilliant, Vanessa has been fantastic, I have really enjoyed the sessions I have had, the focus that Vanessa has helped to facilitate in to my life has left me in control, leaving me in a great place in my work/life balance".