Vanessa Onyuku-Opukiri MSc MBACP

Training, qualifications & experience

I worked as a counsellor in a corporate workplace environment for over 10 years, as well as volunteering for a local community based counselling service. In addition to my private practice, I currently work as a counsellor and Clinical Team Leader for a local counselling charity and as a counsellor under Croydon’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme.

I have a Master’s degree in Therapeutic Counselling and I’m a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional governing body for counsellors. I conduct my work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. You can find out more about the BACP by clicking here.

I have also undergone additional training in:

• Counselling for bereavement
• Brief solution focussed therapy
• CBT for depression and anxiety
• Domestic violence awareness
• Adult and child safeguarding

Further information

My main counselling approach is integrative.

Working in an integrative way means that I can tailor my approach and use whatever methods are best for the individual.

Once we decide to work together, we can agree an approach which is best for you. I believe that given a non-judgemental space, time and some gentle encouragement, we can work together to get to the root of your problems. I believe that you hold the key to living your best life and it’s my job as a counsellor to help you unlock your positive potential.

The relationship between you and your counsellor is very important – so it’s vital that you choose a counsellor that you connect with and feel comfortable with. Please get in touch for an informal chat about how I might be able to help you.