About me
I’m Veena, a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I am also a member of the Black, African and Asian Therapy Network (BAATN), reflecting my commitment to culturally aware, inclusive and anti-oppressive practice.
I offer counselling to adults and young people aged 11–18, with face-to-face sessions in Coventry and online counselling where appropriate.
For young people, I provide a warm, age-appropriate and neurodivergence-affirming space. I can support difficulties including anxiety, low mood, school and exam pressures, bullying, friendship difficulties, low self-esteem, emotional regulation, identity and neurodivergence. My experience includes counselling young people in secondary school settings, and I currently work as a school counsellor in Coventry.
I also support adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, cultural or family pressures, neurodivergence and the emotional impact of chronic illness or medical trauma. I also have experience supporting survivors of rape, sexual abuse and domestic abuse.
My approach is warm, relational and trauma-informed. Person-centred values are at the heart of my integrative practice, alongside psychodynamic understanding, grounding, psychoeducation and creative approaches where appropriate.
I understand that beginning counselling can feel daunting. At Grounded Path Counselling, I aim to offer a space where you can feel heard, understood and able to explore your experiences at your own pace.
I offer face-to-face counselling in Coventry and online counselling across the UK. Don't hesitate to get in touch with me to ask about current availability.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a BA (Hons) in Counselling and the Psychotherapeutic Relationship from the University of Warwick, and I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
My training is integrative, with person-centred values at its core and informed by psychodynamic thinking. I also work in a trauma-informed way and draw on grounding, psychoeducation and creative approaches where appropriate.
My counselling experience includes working with adults and young people across specialist sexual violence services, schools and community settings.
I have supported clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, sexual and domestic abuse, chronic health conditions and the impact of difficult childhood and life experiences.
My academic research has also explored the experiences of counsellors living with chronic health conditions and how these experiences can influence therapeutic work and relationships.
I am committed to culturally sensitive, neurodivergent-affirming, and inclusive practice and undertake ongoing professional development as part of my work.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I specialise in supporting individuals with chronic health conditions.
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Counselling sessions are £55 for 50 minutes.
I offer a free 15-minute initial consultation to discuss what you are looking for from counselling and whether I may be the right counsellor for you.
A limited number of reduced-fee spaces may be available for students and those experiencing financial difficulties. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with me to discuss availability.
Further information
Finding the right counsellor is important, and I understand that starting therapy can feel intimidating.
I offer a free 15-minute initial consultation, giving you a chance to share what has brought you to counselling, ask questions, and get a sense of whether working together feels right for you.
