Vanessa Bailey
Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from others or even yourself? Do you find it hard to express your needs? Are you feeling anxious, depressed or lonely? If you are longing for clarity, connection, and a space to be fully heard, therapy with me could be the support you are seeking.
______________My areas of experience and interest:*Anxiety
*Working with Trauma
*Supporting Neurodivergent Clients
*Parenting Challenges
*Navigating Relationships
*Understanding Dating PatternsHowever, I am here to support you
with whatever you might be facing.______________AnxietyAnxiety can feel overwhelming, like your mind just will not stop racing and you are stuck in a cycle of worry, overthinking, and self-doubt. You may feel restless, on edge, or weighed down by even the smallest decisions. Social media often makes things harder, with constant comparisons, endless scrolling, and the pressure of likes or outside validation leaving you feeling not good enough or like you are falling behind.You do not have to face this alone. In therapy, I provide a safe and supportive space where you can share openly without judgment. Together, we can explore and understand what fuels your worry and overthinking, while developing practical coping strategies to calm your mind and help you regain a sense of balance.______________Working with TraumaYou may be carrying the weight of past experiences that left a lasting impact. Perhaps your childhood lacked consistent love or safety, or you felt unseen, unheard, or had to grow up too quickly. Trauma isn’t always caused by one defining moment. Sometimes, the care, support, or safety you needed but didn’t receive can be just as damaging as what did happen.Not all trauma begins in childhood. You might have gone through a difficult relationship, loss, illness, or long-term stress that left you feeling disconnected or overwhelmed. These experiences can shape how you relate to yourself and others, often in ways that are hard to make sense of. In therapy, we can gently explore these patterns, create emotional safety, and begin to support healing through self-understanding and compassion.______________Supporting Neurodivergent ClientsIf you are neurodivergent or wondering whether you might be, everyday life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and exhausting. You may have received a diagnosis early on without the support you needed, or later in life and are still making sense of it. Or perhaps you're simply curious about whether neurodivergence may help explain your experiences. Gaining insight into your unique way of thinking can be a meaningful step toward feeling more comfortable in a world that often isn’t built with neurodivergent minds in mind.Neurodivergence includes experiences such as Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, OCD and sensory processing differences. These are not flaws, but different ways of thinking, feeling, and relating, with both challenges and strengths. My approach is gentle and accepting, offering a space to slow down, connect with yourself, and explore what you need to live in a way that feels more aligned and sustainable. Together, we can work toward reducing burnout and finding supportive strategies that honour how you naturally function and thrive.______________Parenting ChallengesDo you give yourself a hard time and worry you’re letting your children down? Juggling parenting with work and family life can feel exhausting, and it’s natural to question whether you’re getting it “right.” Whether you’re navigating school demands, teenage years, supporting a neurodivergent child or co-parenting, the emotional load can be heavy. Feelings of guilt, frustration, or burnout are common, and it’s easy to feel stretched thin. For new parents the early days can bring not only sleep deprivation and emotional overwhelm but also a sense of lost identity. You might find yourself wondering where the old version of you has gone, or feeling alone in the intensity of this new role.As a Psychotherapist with a Degree in Psychology and Child Development and as a parent myself, I offer a non-judgmental, supportive space where you can make sense of your experiences. Together, we can explore your child’s needs and what may be going on for them, while also attending to your own needs and wellbeing. Therapy can help you find clarity, confidence, and connection in your parenting journey, whatever stage you’re in.______________Navigating RelationshipsTogether we can look at the complexities of family and relationship dynamics, whether with your parents, siblings, partner, or friends. Every relationship is unique and complex, so there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. You may be feeling hurt, isolated, or overwhelmed, unsure how to repair or rebuild important connections. Or perhaps you’ve made the difficult decision not to reconnect and want to explore the feelings that come with prioritizing your own wellbeing. Whatever you’re experiencing, you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we can navigate these challenges with compassion and care, helping you find greater clarity and confidence.______________Understanding Dating PatternsIf you’ve noticed the same patterns showing up in your dating or relationships, like difficulty honouring your own needs, being drawn to similar types of partners, or finding yourself in cycles that don’t feel healthy, it’s understandable to feel frustrated, confused, or even disheartened. You might be wondering why this keeps happening, or what it says about you.These patterns often have deeper roots, and together we can explore where they come from. With curiosity and compassion, we can work to untangle what’s been keeping you stuck so you can begin to shift these dynamics and make space for something new. I offer gentle insight to support you in building relationships that feel respectful, balanced, and aligned with your true needs, where you can feel seen, safe, and whole.______________About MeI’m an Integrative Psychotherapist offering a warm, welcoming space where you can explore whatever feels difficult right now. I tailor sessions to your individual needs, drawing from approaches such as Person-centred therapy, Psychodynamic, CBT, and Attachment theory. This means we can look at both deeper patterns from the past and practical tools for the present. I work gently and collaboratively, helping you make sense of your experiences at a pace that feels safe and supportive.______________What You’ll GainThrough therapy with me, you’ll have the opportunity to:*Be truly heard in a safe, supportive space*Make sense of past experiences and their impact today*Recognise unhelpful patterns and explore new ways of coping*Strengthen your sense of self and self-worth*Develop practical strategies to feel calmer, more resilient, and more connectedIf this feels like the right place for you, I would be glad to hear from you - please reach out whenever you feel ready.______________Practical DetailsSessions: Online (via Microsoft Teams)Investment in yourself: £60 per sessionConcessions: Limited sessions available for students and those on low income
______________Qualifications:BSc Degree in Psychology & Child DevelopmentGraduate Certificate in CounsellingPost Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
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