Counsellor profile
Vanessa Browell, NCPS
Counsellor - Stress and Grief
See online counselling options- Client-Centred
- CBT approaches
- Visual impairment support
About Vanessa
Counsellor Vanessa Browell is registered with NCPS and has 13 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief and coping with life changes, and has additional experience with compassion fatigue and visual impairment. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted.
Vanessa uses a practical, person-centred approach. She listens first, then helps people set goals they can work on between sessions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is part of her work when clients want to look at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going.
She has particular experience supporting people through bereavement and long-term worry. She also helps with workplace difficulties, self-esteem, panic attacks and the emotional effects of trauma and abuse. Caregiver stress, attachment and feelings of abandonment are among other concerns she brings experience to.
Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps rather than jargon. Vanessa will talk through what is most important to the client and agree a simple plan. That plan can include practical strategies from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside the person-centred conversations she uses.
Clients can expect a straightforward working style and short-term or longer-term support as needed. Fees vary with location and sessions are on a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, use the See online counselling options button, complete the matching questionnaire and book a first session.
How Vanessa uses client-centred and CBT methods online
Vanessa works with client-centred therapy, which focuses on listening and helping the person lead the conversation. This approach is useful when someone needs time to talk through feelings, losses or life changes and to decide what matters most to them.She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, low mood and patterns that keep problems going. It includes practical exercises and steps to try between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Vanessa will discuss options at the start and adapt the plan over time. That means sessions can include more listening-focused work, more CBT techniques, or a mix depending on the client’s goals and preferences.
The practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. If you prefer quieter, shorter check-ins or sessions that do not need video, confirm the exact session formats before booking. The profile states international clients are accepted, so check the booking process and the matching questionnaire to arrange a suitable time.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include compassion fatigue, trauma and workplace issues.
What is her counselling style like?
Her main approach is client-centred conversation, with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy used where it helps. Sessions aim to combine listening with practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working in counselling roles in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is registered with NCPS as stated in her profile.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the UK?
International clients are accepted according to the profile.
How are sessions charged?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.