Vanessa Richards, BACP

Vanessa Richards is a UK-licensed therapist who blends clinical knowledge with hands-on experience to support people navigating trauma, health crises, and relationship challenges. She has spent more than two years working within government roles to assist survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence, building specialist skills in trauma-informed care and helping people to speak through difficult experiences in a safe way.

Before moving into counselling she qualified and worked as a therapeutic radiographer for over seven years, gaining practical insight into the cancer treatment journey and the emotional impacts on patients, family members, spouses, and friends. That clinical background informs her approach when supporting clients affected by serious illness or caregiving responsibilities.

Across both the National Health Service (NHS) and private practice she has supported people with depression, stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She holds a Master’s degree in integrative counselling and psychotherapy and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which indicates professional training and adherence to recognised ethical standards.

Vanessa works in a relational, collaborative manner that aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space for sharing thoughts and feelings. She draws on a range of clinical approaches to match the therapeutic method to each person’s needs, and she supports clients as they take steps toward greater wellbeing and more fulfilling lives.