Vanessa Dent
Is there something in your life that is not how you want it to be or that you are struggling to move past? Do the same unwanted patterns keep repeating themselves? Sometimes it can help to talk things through, unravel thoughts and behaviors or simply experience your feelings in a safe space.
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About me and my practice
My approach to therapy is integrative meaning that I draw on a number of different models of counselling. What this means for you is that I am able bring together different elements of proven therapies and tailor them towards your specific needs. My training has combined a study of humanistic, psychodynamic, body, creative and mindfulness-based approaches.
To do this it is helpful to explore your past and early relationships and how this impacts present interactions. We feel with our bodies not our minds and I use body psychotherapy to help build this awareness. This can increase mind-body integration and support the management of feelings.
I work at relational depth paying attention to our relationship in order to make sense of any relational difficulties and gain
Experience
Before becoming a counsellor I worked in conservation and healthcare which lead to my interest in human behaviour and the mind. I have over 17 years healthcare experience in the NHS with whom I am currently employed part-time as a Mental Health Practitioner.
I have a wide range of experience in psychological and emotional difficulties which include anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, anger, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, bereavement, low self-esteem, unresolved childhood troubles, trauma, sexual, emotional and physical abuse, chronic pain, addiction and anxiety.
I am committed to helping to facilitate your authentic self, letting go of defenses so that you may live more fully.
As well as seeing clients privately in both short and longer term approaches I have also seen adult clients through various charities including substance misuse, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse. I have helped them to find a greater sense of safety and security and start on the road to recovery.
I am a registered member of the BACP Counselling and Psychotherapy governing body and adhere to their ethical standards.
I am fully insured and regularly attend continuous professional development seminars.
Qualifications
Psychotherapy Training & Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling, The Minster Centre, London (BACP/UKCP).
Fellowship Programme - Fibromyalgia and chronic pain
Professional Membership
Registered Member MBACP
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Thursday, 20 February 2025
Initial Consultation
Please feel free to email me to discuss what you are struggling with and what you would like to gain from counselling.
After this if you feel you would like to continue we can schedule sessions.
Fees
Initial and subsequent sessions are £65 for 50 minutes.
When I Work
Mondays
Therapeutic Approach
Integrative
Video Platforms
Facetime/Whatsapp
Area
Berkshire
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