Vanessa East, BACP
Integrative therapist for complex life challenges
- Trauma informed approaches
- Somatic and IFS work
- Available internationally
About Vanessa East
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Vanessa East offers an empathetic, experience-informed approach to therapy. She explains that when someone feels drawn to work with her it is often because she has either navigated similar challenges herself or her professional background gives her the capacity to fully empathise and support what brings a person to therapy. Over her career she has worked across a wide range of presenting issues, including anxiety, low self-esteem, pain management, codependency, loss and grief, rejection and abandonment, and multiple forms of trauma such as sexual, racial, developmental, relational, and generational trauma, as well as personality disorder presentations.
Her practice is integrative and tailored to each person. Vanessa combines cognitive methods for working with thoughts, somatic approaches for working with the body, and psychodynamic or spiritual perspectives to help people bring their whole selves into the therapeutic space. Work together may focus on reducing a specific difficulty or it may involve deeper exploration of early development and patterns to understand how these shape current relationships with Self and with others.
Vanessa has completed a range of professional training, including an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Hypno-Psychotherapy and a Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling. She is trained as a hypno-psychotherapist with experience in self-hypnosis, progressive counting, anchoring, and EMR. Her training also includes integrative psychotherapy and hypnotherapy, Internal Family Systems or IFS work trained with the UK Internal Family Systems Institute, and family constellation-informed practice. Additional training areas include group facilitation and psychoeducation, trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches, somatic and polyvagal methods, couples therapy and communication skills, and emotional regulation and resilience building. She also lists focused training for anxiety, complex PTSD, grief, shame, and borderline personality features.
Vanessa holds the BACP credential. The BACP is the professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom and denotes engagement with recognised professional standards. Her practice is oriented toward supporting people through a broad span of life challenges with creativity, attunement, and clinical variety.
Vanessa East offers an empathetic, experience-informed approach to therapy. She explains that when someone feels drawn to work with her it is often because she has either navigated similar challenges herself or her professional background gives her the capacity to fully empathise and support what brings a person to therapy. Over her career she has worked across a wide range of presenting issues, including anxiety, low self-esteem, pain management, codependency, loss and grief, rejection and abandonment, and multiple forms of trauma such as sexual, racial, developmental, relational, and generational trauma, as well as personality disorder presentations.
Her practice is integrative and tailored to each person. Vanessa combines cognitive methods for working with thoughts, somatic approaches for working with the body, and psychodynamic or spiritual perspectives to help people bring their whole selves into the therapeutic space. Work together may focus on reducing a specific difficulty or it may involve deeper exploration of early development and patterns to understand how these shape current relationships with Self and with others.
Vanessa has completed a range of professional training, including an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Hypno-Psychotherapy and a Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling. She is trained as a hypno-psychotherapist with experience in self-hypnosis, progressive counting, anchoring, and EMR. Her training also includes integrative psychotherapy and hypnotherapy, Internal Family Systems or IFS work trained with the UK Internal Family Systems Institute, and family constellation-informed practice. Additional training areas include group facilitation and psychoeducation, trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches, somatic and polyvagal methods, couples therapy and communication skills, and emotional regulation and resilience building. She also lists focused training for anxiety, complex PTSD, grief, shame, and borderline personality features.
Vanessa holds the BACP credential. The BACP is the professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom and denotes engagement with recognised professional standards. Her practice is oriented toward supporting people through a broad span of life challenges with creativity, attunement, and clinical variety.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Vanessa East have?
Vanessa East has 3 years of professional experience.
Is Vanessa East a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential.
In which languages does Vanessa East provide therapy?
Vanessa provides therapy in English.
Where is Vanessa East located?
Vanessa is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Vanessa East as my therapist?
You can work with Vanessa through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Vanessa East work with international clients?
Yes, Vanessa works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Vanessa East cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?
Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist remotely makes a meaningful difference. For a range of common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or adapting to life changes - evidence indicates online therapy can be comparable to traditional in-person sessions.One major advantage is flexibility. People can choose the method that suits them best and that fits into their life, whether that is a video call, a phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging. This makes it easier to maintain continuity of care alongside work, family, or other commitments.
Therapists offering remote work are licensed professionals, and if a different fit is needed it is possible to switch practitioners. Working online allows many people to access therapeutic tools, emotional support, and skills-building in formats that feel accessible and manageable.