Vanessa es una excelente terapista. Me escucha y me ayuda a ver las cosas desde una perspectiva diferente y que no me deje encerrar en los problemas
Vanessa Gillespie, BACP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Vanessa is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Vanessa. View 7 reviews
- Speaks English and Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
Recent reviews
She understands our concerns and use examples to make it easier.
More about Vanessa
- 7 years' experience
- Female
- BACP
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor accredited with the British Counselling Society (BACP )
I use Person Centred, CBT, Psychodynamics, Creative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Bereavement counselling skills to help clients to understand and manage their symptoms. I adapt my therapeutic approach in order to meet the needs of my clients.
I have experience working ethically with vulnerable people including adults and children (11-18). I am receiving 1.5 hours supervision once a month and also regularly attending different training courses as part of Continuous Professional Development.
I also have a Degree in Psychology which gives me a great understanding on the basis of human behaviour on distress situations.
I am bilingual speaker (English/Spanish) so I can offer counselling in both languages to adults and teenagers. I am licensed in the UK with 7 years of professional work experience.
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, coping with grief and loss, & parenting issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.
During these years of experience, I have had the opportunity of working in different organizations and with a variety of issues.
Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! Thanks for reading my description. Vanessa
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Self esteem
LGBT
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 384869 · Expires December 2024
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Vanessa Gillespie
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Vanessa es una excelente terapista. Me escucha y me ayuda a ver las cosas desde una perspectiva diferente y que no me deje encerrar en los problemas
She understands our concerns and use examples to make it easier.
Vanessa understands my emotions very well and gives good exercises for me to do during the week before the following meeting. I am happy to have been matched with her.
Vanessa is helping with my process of taking control of my thoughts, therefore actions and ultimately a better outcome. I feel comfortable sharing my experiences with Vanessa, always directs me in the right direction to make my daily struggles more manageable.
Vanessa is a great therapist. She has help me to understand my feelings better, she's a good listener and I feel confortable talking with her.
Vanessa is great. She is very responsive and keep me engaged on working on myself. Highly recommend her.
Vanessa is helping me to understand my feelings and ways I can start to accept my feelings and start to make changes. She has a really astute way of getting to the core of the issue.
Frequently asked questions
Does Vanessa Gillespie offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Vanessa Gillespie works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Vanessa Gillespie speak?
Vanessa Gillespie speaks English and Spanish.
How many years of experience does Vanessa Gillespie have?
Vanessa Gillespie has 7 years of experience.
Where is Vanessa Gillespie licensed to practice?
Vanessa Gillespie is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Vanessa Gillespie accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
No, Vanessa Gillespie does not accept clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Vanessa Gillespie offer?
Vanessa Gillespie offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Vanessa Gillespie?
Vanessa Gillespie can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Vanessa Gillespie?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.