About me
Hello, I’m Vanessa—a counsellor and Neurodivergent Coach for ADHD and AuDHD, Counsellor and Therapist with over 23 years’ experience supporting both adults and young people, including those from the neurodivergent community. I am offer a warm, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can safely explore your experiences and challenges. My practice is grounded in empathy and understanding, and I strive to make my clients feel truly seen and heard.
As an NCPS-registered psychotherapist and counsellor, I provide one to one therapy, and offer clinical supervision services for counsellors and hypnotherapists. I am also qualified to deliver EMDR and am trauma informed and trained.
I am accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) as an ADHD, AuDHD and Life Coach, complementing my 20+ years of NLP coaching experience. I coach across individual and business settings, with clients based in the UK and abroad both in person and online.
Throughout my career, I have worked across corporate, private, and educational settings, offering support both in person and online. My approach is flexible and relational, drawing on a range of psychological theories to ensure your unique needs are at the centre of our work together. I believe in a strengths based model, building creative strategies to help you manage life’s difficulties, especially when it’s hard to put feelings into words and actions. I offer both in person and online sessions.
I understand that seeking support can be a big step. It can also bring relief, clarity, and positive change.
My goal is to walk alongside you as you navigate your journey, helping you find new ways to cope with challenges and embrace your strengths.
Specialist Areas and Training
Neurodiversity, including ADHD
Building self-esteem and confidence
Anxiety management
Trauma
Qualifications
ICF Accredited Coach with specialism in ADHD and AuDHD
Level 6 Clinical Supervision (in person, online, telephone)
Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Commercial and Civil Mediator (CMC)
Level 3 Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
Enhanced DBS Certificate
Professional Memberships
Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
Member of Psychology Today
International Coaching Federation
Training, qualifications & experience
- Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
- Accredited Coach with International Coaching Federation (ICF) for ADHD and AuDHD
- Accredited Member of National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH)
- Supervisor for National Council for Hypnotherapy
- Supervisor for National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
- Certified ADHD Life Coach (International ADHD Life Coaching Training Academy)
- Advanced Diploma in Psycotherapeutic Counselling (Ad.Dip.Psych)
- Master NLP Practitioner & Coach (MNLP)
- Specialist ADHD Practitioner
- Commercial and Civil Mediator (CMC)
- Cognitive Hypnotherapist (DipCH)
- Hypnotherapy Practitioners Diploma (HPD)
- EFT Practitioner
- EMDR Practitioner
- Clinical Hypnosis for Childbirth Practitioner
- HypnoBirthing Practitioner
- HypnoFertility Practitioner
- Full up up to date Enhanced DBS Check
Ongoing specialist CPD courses in ADHD Counselling, Coaching and Assessment. Anxiety Management, Emotional Freedom Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis, Sexual Abuse in Children, Sexual Abuse in Adult, Eating Disorders, Drug Addictions, Depression, Panic Disorders, ADHD and Autism
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£70.00 - £110.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Sliding scale of £70.00 to £110.00
When I work
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Further information
I provide a professional, friendly and down to earth service. My premises' are quiet and comfortable, providing all the space you need to talk, share and make sense of the areas of life that are challenging you. I have offices in Burghfield. My team of qualified counsellors and therapists also have offices in Reading, Wokingham, Earley, Thatcham, Henley and Theale.
Myself and the team at Changes 4 Life offer a vast range of experience across the therapeutic disciplines and share similar values of integrity, compassion and willingness to support.
